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

Springtime in the Backcountry

April 5 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Springtime in the Backcountry is back at the Old Stone House! Step back in time and experience an 18th-century colonial celebration like never before. What to Expect: Guided tours of the historic Old Stone House…

History Club Meeting

April 8 at 7:00 pm