Moore County Historical Association

Moore County Historical Association The Moore County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserv To erect historical markers and monuments.
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Our Mission:
To acquire, manage, restore, reconstruct, preserve, maintain, (or dispose) of historic buildings, grounds, monuments, and objects. To collect, preserve and own records, books, manuscripts, charts, maps, and other worthy historical materials for its archives. To open for public viewing and appropriate use, the historic buildings owned by the Association. To present to the public the hi

storic buildings and furnishings owned by the Association as a collection of the period. To foster relations of friendship, cordiality and good welfare. To disseminate information about the preservation of ancestral homes, gardens, antiques, maps, deeds, grants, and records pertaining to the early history of Moore County. Mailing Address:
PO Box 324
Southern Pines, NC 28388

Email: [email protected]

05/26/2026
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Moore County Historic Association’s second Colonial Day event will take place at the Shaw...
05/14/2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Moore County Historic Association’s second Colonial Day event will take place at the Shaw House property in Southern Pines from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The activities are free as a family event.

Activities will include Colonial reenactors in period dress, crafts from the period
including a blacksmith, basket weaving, spinning, period children's games, and hourly short talks about the time period and events. There will be exhibits and tours of the Property’s homes (Shaw House, Sanders Cabin, and Garner House) and the Agricultural Museum.

There will also be information tables for the Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR) and Scottish Heritage USA.

05/14/2026

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Clenny Creek Day on April 18, 2026 was perfect! Here are some of the photos taken. Photo Credit: Diane McKay
04/27/2026

Clenny Creek Day on April 18, 2026 was perfect! Here are some of the photos taken. Photo Credit: Diane McKay

Look at these four events coming up soon.
04/13/2026

Look at these four events coming up soon.

Saturday, April 18, 2026Clenny Creek, Heritage DayBryant House3361 Mount Carmel Road10:00 am to 4:00 pm • Free Admission...
04/02/2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Clenny Creek, Heritage Day
Bryant House
3361 Mount Carmel Road
10:00 am to 4:00 pm • Free Admission

The Heritage Day is the annual rite of spring showcasing the 1820s furnished Bryant House and 1760s Joel McLendon Cabin, the oldest dwelling on its original site in Moore County. On this special day, both houses will be open and there will be 18th and 19th century crafters, live music and food. There will also be “camps” of both the American Revolution and the Civil War with re-enactors, demonstrations of old-time activities such as quilting, weaving, cooking, woodworking, and living history.

Click The Book Link Below to Visit Our Bookshop!The Moore County Historical Association, located in Southern Pines, has ...
03/27/2026

Click The Book Link Below to Visit Our Bookshop!
The Moore County Historical Association, located in Southern Pines, has a bookshop covering the towns and people of Moore County. These books can be purchased locally or shipped nationwide. Discounts are available for local pick up.
Visit the bookshop by clicking the books above or the link below:
https://www.moorehistory.com/book-shop.html

Photos from the Colonial Dames Plaque Dedication at the Old Scotch Graveyard
11/15/2025

Photos from the Colonial Dames Plaque Dedication at the Old Scotch Graveyard

Address

110 W Morganton Road
Southern Pines, NC
28387

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(910) 692-2051

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