Haw River Museum

Haw River Museum Filled with photos and artifacts that reveal the remarkable history of a 180 year old town, the HRHM also tells the history of Piedmont North Carolina.

Started by the Haw River Historical Association, The Haw River Museum is a non-profit, educational and historical attraction. It is located within walking distance of Haw River, Red Slide Park, and the closed HRHA's World War II Homefront Museum - "The Childrey House". It is open regularly from 1-4 pm on Sunday.

06/19/2026
Definitely worth a visit.
06/18/2026

Definitely worth a visit.

This summer, you can visit us on Sundays! The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is part of a time-limited pilot program to expand access to NC Historic Sites. We’ll be open from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays from June 14 – Aug. 2.

Visit our website to learn more: historicsites.nc.gov/sunday-hours

06/18/2026

Check out this week's What Happened? article in the News of Orange to learn about this mystery item found in the museum's collection. Courtney recently came across a similar object in a museum in England, and we are trying to find out more information about this Sally doll in our collection. We have no information about who donated the doll or where it came from. If you recognize the doll and have any information, please let us know!
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06/18/2026

Juneteenth is two days away! On Friday, June 19, Stagville will offer free tours in recognition of the holiday. Our Juneteenth tours focus on the first days of emancipation and the transition to freedom at Stagville. Tours will depart from the visitors center at 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, and 2:30. Tours are first-come, first-served. Prepare for the weather, as all tours include walking outdoors.

06/18/2026
06/18/2026

(WGHP) — Just because something is gone doesn’t mean it should be forgotten. “We won’t ever see this type of architecture again … especially with the mills themselves,” Hist…

06/18/2026
06/18/2026

The museum just inherited this splendid 19th century Sampler stitched by Mary Stephanie Holt (1819-1882) of Piedmont North Carolina on October 5, 1835.

It is currently on exhibit at the Superintendent House in the Glencoe Village.

06/18/2026

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Address

201 E Main Street
Haw River, NC
27258

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

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