Iredell Museums

08/26/2026

A quick heads-up!

Iredell Museums will be closed August 26 to September 5 while we work behind the scenes to change out our exhibits. :)

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen. Thank you for your patience while we make a little museum magic behind closed doors!

08/13/2026

Historic Handicrafts + Free Museum + Air Conditioning in August!

Come to our Court Street location this Saturday, August 15th, from 10am-2pm to see historic handicrafts up close and ask questions about how textiles were made, all without the tyranny of the sun and pre-storm humidity.

Admission is free from 10am-2pm, Saturday, August 15th only!

08/08/2026

Just ONE WEEK away!

Want to see historic textile skills in action without melting in the August heat? Us too. We’ve got you covered.

Join us Saturday, August 15, from 10am–2pm for a day of historic textile working inside the museum! Come see traditional techniques demonstrated up close, learn a little about how textiles were made in the past, and enjoy the very modern luxury of air conditioning while you do it. 🧶🧶🧶

08/07/2026

🚗💨 We’re taking the museum on the road!

We’ll be closing a little early today at 1:30 PM so we can head out for an outreach program.

Thanks for understanding! We’ve got places to go and people to museum! 🏛️✨

08/01/2026

Prepping for an exciting day at the Statesville Event Center in Downtown Statesville!

Stop in and see us from 10-4 today!

07/30/2026

After a brief hiatus, Iredell Museums is eager to welcome you back!

Excavate treasures from sand, rebuild a clay pot, or just say hello to Margaret. We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/25/2026

Iredell Museums will be closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

07/24/2026

We may be taking a short break, but history never takes a day off!

While we're closed, enjoy this informative piece from our Gregory Creek Homestead Coordinator, Carol, all about soldier food rations. It's a fascinating glimpse into the everyday realities of military life, and it might make you appreciate your next meal just a little more.

Happy reading!

Revolutionary Soldiers’ Food Rations While our attention is on America’s 25oth birthday, we rarely think about the men who were fighting for our freedom and the hardships that they endured to accomplish what they believed in. According to records, 231,000 men served in the Continental Army and.....

07/17/2026

Don't forget to come see us tomorrow!