Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Library and Museum

An exact replica of the late senator’s home library, it contains hundreds of books and treasures, many from his days as chairman of the Senate Watergate Hearings in the ’70s. Located on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Open Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm.

Getting There & Details

Address
Western Piedmont Community College 1001 Burkemont Ave.Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
(828)438-6000
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.samervinlibrary.org
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