Thank you to everyone for making Stanly County's 175th anniversary celebration presentations and events such a wonderful success. We had a fantastic year and look forward to 2017!

EXCITING NEWS! THE MUSEUM IS MOVING!


Officials of Stanly County and The City of Albemarle signed an agreement in which the current Stanly County Museum property is transferred to the City and the City Hall Annex on Second Street is transferred to the County. It is anticipated that renovations to the annex will be completed in time for the Museum and the Heritage Room of the Library to move in by April 2017.
Then, yesterday evening the City and Pfeiffer University signed an agreement in which the Museum property is transferred to Pfeiffer.
Pfeiffer will erect a 3-4 story building to house two new graduate level academic programs -Physicians Assistant and a master's degree in Occupational Therapy. In a few years 200 graduate students will be living in and attending classes in downtown Albemarle. Construction is expected to begin shortly after the old Museum building is razed circa April 2017.
We are excited that the City of Albemarle, Stanly County, and Pfeiffer University all joined hands to make this possible.

Historical Presentation of Meadow Creek Primitive Baptist Church - November 20, 2016

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Old Fashion Day at Morrow Mountain State Park - November 6, 2016


To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the NC State Park system, Morrow Mountain State Park held their annual Old Fashion Day on Sunday November 6, 2016.  The event drew a crowd of approximately 7,800 attendees.  Michael A. Murphy, Director NC Division of Parks and Recreation was present for the event.

Ken Ringler, President of Stanly County Historical Society
with Joyce Lambert, Kron historian
Megan Sullivan, Manager of Stanly County Museum
shares artifacts from the Stanly County Museum's collection
Dr. Kron's medical office and a buggy like what Dr. Kron may have used

Panning for Gold!
Displays drew a crowd.

Pictures courtesy of Richard Cosgrove, Roger Eudy, & John Young 

"Stanfield Through the Years" at the Stanfield Fall Festival - Saturday, October 22, 2016

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"Next Stop...Misenheimer!" - Sunday, September 18, 2016


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Photos courtesy of Roger Eudy, Rich Cosgrove & Chris Bramlett

"The Early Days... Bilesville & New London" - Sunday, August 28, 2016

Calvin Gaddy & New London Mayor Tate Daniels
Speaker - Calvin Gaddy
Some of the attendees before the program
Attendees following the program
Virginia Thompson & Susan Almond served refreshments
Peggy Napier, Tate Daniels and Roger Eudy
Photos courtesy of Roger Eudy & Rich Cosgrove

The Whitley Mill of Stanly County - Saturday, June 4, 2016

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Morrow Mountain Event - Saturday, May 14, 2016

175th sign
Friends of Morrow Mountain welcome visitors
Visitors reading about the Krons prior to visiting the home site
Joyce Lambert, Kron historian, sharing information about the Kron family
Ken Ringler, Historical Society President, talks with visitors about the grounds of the Kron property
Local doctor and his colleague visit Dr. Kron’s medical office
Ranger Jason Murvine with backdrop showing animals that were prevalent during different periods of history
Ranger Jason Murvine explaining how to make & use a bow
Hikers gathering at boat landing near the location of the Kirk/Lowder ferry
Jeff Michael (hike leader) and John Young (organizer of the Morrow Mountain 175th event)
Jeff Michael leads hikers on the trail near the old Salisbury to Fayetteville Market Road
Kathy Trotter takes hikers to see the remains of an old home site
Photos courtesy of John Young, Rich Cosgrove and Ken Ringler 

Morrow Mountain - May 14, 2016 {SLIDESHOW}




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Hawthone Garden Club works on Snuggs House gardens - May 12, 2016

New plants for Snuggs House Gardens
Pruning Bushes at the Snuggs House
Gardens at the Snuggs House
Planting by the Hawthorne Garden Club
Another area planted
Jason Palmer moving Mill Stones
New location of Mill Stones at Snuggs House

Stanly County Historical Society Annual Members Dinner - April 21, 2016

Registration – Vicki, Janice & Pat
Attendees
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Buffet Line
Speaker - David Almond & Museum Manager - Megan Sullivan
Speaker - David Almond shows article about Lynching from New York Times – June 12, 1892
Photos courtesy of Roger Eudy, Education Committee member