08/28/2026
Make the Cherokee County Historical Museum part of your Bankers & Burglars Bash evening!
The Cherokee County Historical Museum will be open on Wednesday, September 9, giving you the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon experiencing local history: first at the Museum and then at the First Annual Bankers & Burglars Bash at FairyCross Bottle Shop!
Stop by the Museum to explore the people, places, and stories that shaped Cherokee County before heading over to FairyCross anytime after 5:00 PM for an evening inspired by a very colorful chapter in Murphy’s history.
The historic building that houses FairyCross today was built as a bank in 1899. Just five years later, on September 9, 1904, the Bank of Murphy was robbed when burglars blew up the vault and escaped with $4,000!
During the evening, hear the fascinating story of the 1904 robbery and learn more about the historic downtown building.
Choose your side:
Banker attire: Sharp business suits, suspenders and plenty of fake money!
Burglar attire: Black and white striped shirts, eye masks and canvas bags for the loot!
Enjoy an evening of:
-Snacks and food
-10% of food sales donated to the Museum (Donations accepted throughout the evening)
-History, costumes and plenty of good natured mischief
So, which side are you on? Will you be protecting the bank or blowing the vault?
Come visit us on Wednesday, September 9, and then join in at FairyCross Bottle Shop while helping preserve the history of Cherokee County.
You don’t want to miss the live arrest of a special criminal during the Bash!
