Haw River Historical Museum

The history of a 250-year old town, which had a central role in the development of the state’s textile industry and railroad, is depicted in a large collection of photographs and artifacts. Some exhibits present the school, churches, homes, hobbies, clubs, and everyday life; others show the mills, railroads and river. Particular emphasis is on the people of the town who include three NC governors, Charlie Pool and Artelia Roney Duke.