for future generations

Rowan Museum is a non-profit organization founded to preserve the history of Rowan County from its earliest inhabitants to the present. Rowan Museum educates visitors on the lived experience of the people of Rowan County and the surrounding Piedmont through exhibitions, educational programs, research, and historical reenactments, using artifacts from its collection, as well as historic sites that span from the colonial period through the industrial era.

Plan your visit

Plan your visit to one of our four historic properties in Rowan County, North Carolina.

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Upcoming Events

Epiphany at the Old Stone House

January 4, 2025 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for an 18th century Christmas and New Years Celebration at the Old Stone House! January 4th, 2025 from 10am-4pm. Soup, cider and baked goods will be available. Location: Old Stone House 770 Old…

History Club Meeting

January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm