Rowan Museum, in collaboration with Historic Salisbury Foundation, present Our Place in History. This long running course provides a factual, well-rounded and entertaining romp through the history of Rowan County and Salisbury. Participants will develop strong personal contacts as well as reference guides to encourage and enable further casual reading or serious research.
History classes will take place every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM at various locations. Most classes will be at the Rowan Museum. Numerous speakers will share their insight on topics from Native Americans into modern times! The class series makes a great gift for that person who has an interest in history and gift certificates are available.
Behind-the-scenes tours of various historic sites and presentations by local experts will leave all participants with a greater knowledge of the area in which we live. Classes include information on Native Americans, Early Pioneers, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and into modern times! The basic text is “Rowan County… A Brief History” by James S. Brawley. It is available at the Rowan Public Library for checkout. This is included in a more comprehensive reading list.
Make your reservation below or by calling 704-636-0103 or by email to office@historicsalisbury.org.
Newcomers to Rowan County last 12 months
HSF and Rowan Museum Members
Non-members
Class Schedule
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Aaron Kepley
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Aaron Kepley
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Aaron Kepley
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Dr. Gary Freeze
Location: Soldiers AME Zion Church
(306 N. Church St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Kyle Whisenant
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Dr. Gary Freeze
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: TBA
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Mark Wineka
Location: Rowan Museum
(202 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144)
Speakers: Pete Prunkl
Suggested Reading
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A Brief History
James Brawley
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History of Rowan County
Reverend Jethro Rumpole
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Artisans in the Back Country
J.M. Lewis
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Troubled Ground
Claude Clegg III
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Carolina Cradle; Settlement of the Northwest Carolina Frontier
Robert W. Ramsey
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The Salisbury Prison
Louis A. Brown
Speakers
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Aaron Kepley
Rowan Museum Director and author
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Pete Prunkl
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Mark Wineka
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Dr. Gary Freeze
Award winning author and retired History Professor from Catawba College.
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Kyle Whisenant
Field Trips
1010 Richard Street, Salisbury, NC
Private guided tour of this restored Federal style home that was located on the highest point of the 866-acre plantation known as Lombardy. It is one of a few early plantation houses in NC that has survived within the heart of a modern city. Steele was one of the most prominent politicians from Rowan County, serving as town commissioner and later elected to the North Carolina House of Commons and the US House of Representatives. He was also appointed by George Washington as Comptroller of the U.S. Treasury. After he resigned during Jefferson’s presidency, he turned his focus to the plantation and stables, while also serving in other political offices.
770 St. Stephens Church Rd
Gold Hill, NC
Walking tour of about 3/4 mile and lasting approximately one hour. Gather at the store location and walk as a group as you learn all about this fascinating historic gold mining town.