Stokes County Historical Society

Stokes County Historical Society Collecting, Preserving, and Displaying History Since 1968

04/16/2026

Sunday, April 19, 2026
The Stokes County Historical Society proudly presents “The Spainhour Patriots” by Verna Spainhour Brewer on Sunday, April 19th at 2:00pm at King Central Park. The program will be in the upper shelter near the cabin with an open house/tour of the Spainhour Cabin following the presentation. This is the third event in the America 250 series for SCHS this year. Verna is a direct descendant of Michael Spainhour who served in the Revolutionary War Militia from 1776-1781. Verna was honored in October 2025 for her exceptional work in the field of historical preservation and community service by the Wachovia Historical Society by receiving the prestigious Archie K. Davis Award. Verna’s dedication to the 1774 pioneer cabin of Johann (John) Jacob Spaenhauer and to the Muttenz Descendants, Inc (MDI) has provided invaluable educational and historical resources to this area. Verna has enthusiastically shared her passion of her family’s heritage through educational tours organized by SCHS for many years. Please join SCHS for this free event!
302 Kirby Road, King, NC

03/07/2026

America 250 – “Between Two Sons”

On Sunday, March 15 at 2:00pm at the King Public Library (101 Pilot View Dr. King, NC), The Stokes County Historical Society presents: “Daniel Boone during the American Revolution: Between Two Sons” by award-winning author Randell Jones. Come hear the exciting life episodes of America’s pioneer hero during the tumultuous years of our founding era. Boone initiates the westward movement to create Kentucky, but then also keeps in rhythm to begin a new free nation with the American Revolution back east. Mr. Jones is a master storyteller…much like Ol’ Daniel Boone himself…relating Boone’s exploits of discovery woven into the fabric of American history and lore…often with Boone’s own personal tragedies as a part of the story.
Mr. Jones will have books available for sale and signing at this event. A portion of the proceeds from each of “In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone” second edition books sold at this event will be donated to the SCHS. A photographic journey depicting Boone’s amazing life will be shared by Mr. Jones as part of the presentation. Jones’ stories and pictures paint an unforgettable portrait of an American Patriot and frontiersman!
This program is part of SCHS’s America 250 series and is free and open to the public.

Join us, 2pm this Sunday at the Palmetto Theatre in Walnut Cove for a viewing of the original play “Sure and Steadfast:...
01/17/2026

Join us, 2pm this Sunday at the Palmetto Theatre in Walnut Cove for a viewing of the original play “Sure and Steadfast: Jack and Nancy Shipp Martin and the Rock House”

12/01/2025

Sunday, December 7

Experience Christmas in Historic Danbury! The Stokes County Historical Society, The Stokes County Arts Council and the Town of Danbury will have an afternoon of special events to kick off the holiday season! Stokes County Historical Society will host an open house from 1:30 to 5:00pm at the 1854 Wilson Fulton House (SCHS Museum of Regional History) at 403 Main St. The Museum will be period decorated with live greenery. Special guest Samantha Carrick (1:30-5:00), a historical reenactor, will demonstrate the historic craft of spinning wool from her own rare heritage sheep! And join us at 3:00 for a fireside visit with “Nancy Shipp Martin”, the wife of Col. Jack Martin of the 1770 Rock House fame. “Nancy” (Patti Dunlap) will recount Jack’s Revolutionary War service and his service throughout his life to country, state and county! An American Patriot that SCHS will honor in the upcoming year for America 250!
From 1:00-5:00 The Arts Council and Arts Place will host music, dance and an artist’s reception at 500 Main St. The Town of Danbury will light the town Christmas tree at the Historic Courthouse around 5:00pm. Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration! Free!

08/15/2025

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls
5 boneless chicken
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 soup can full of milk

07/25/2025

THIS SUNDAY—Open House, July 27th

Come by from 1:30-5:00 pm

07/11/2025

Sunday, 07/27

Stokes County Museum of Regional History Open House – 1:30- 5:00pm. 403 Main Street, Danbury. Visit the period appointed 1854 Historic Wilson Fulton House (Museum) which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Discover many Stokes County artifacts dating from Native-American pre-history to the 1940’s. Stokes County Historical Society will have knowledgeable guides on site. Free and open to the public.

07/02/2025

Friday, July 4

The Stokes County Historical Society in partnership with Hanging Rock State Park present a morning of Revolutionary War history. 9:00am-10:00am join Claire Dalton (RHSP ranger) for a 4/10 mile history hike (out and back) to Tories Den, site of a Revolutionary War skirmish. 10:30am-11:30am Patti Dunlap (SCHS president) will present an interpretive tour/talk of the Rock House and Jack Martin, an incredible American Revolutionary Patriot who served his country, his state and his county. No restrooms available, bring a chair, free. Tories Den: 1185 Charlie Young Rd. Rock House: Col. Jack Martin Rd. Pinnacle, NC

06/30/2025

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05/30/2025

Celebration of Life for Ann Meadows will be Sunday, June 1 at the Arts Place in Danbury at 3:00 PM

Ann taught art at South Stokes for many years and was an extension home agent before that.

May 18th—never before seen King Movie! You dont want to miss this!
05/05/2025

May 18th—never before seen King Movie! You dont want to miss this!

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P. O. Box 304 403 Main Street
Danbury, NC
27016

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