Mebane Historical Museum

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

The City of Mebane is now accepting applications from residents within city limits for two open seats on the Mebane Racial Equity Advisory Committee (REAC). Terms will expire June 30, 2027.

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The REAC is made up of community members dedicated to researching, identifying, and addressing racial disparities across local government. The committee also advises and supports City Council and staff in advancing equity through policies and procedures.

The REAC meets on the third Tuesday of each month.

The application is available here:
https://cityofmebanenc.gov/documents/racial-equity-advisory-committee-reac-application/

Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to 106 E. Washington St., Mebane, NC 27302.

05/16/2026

See you tomorrow for some astounding, memorable, and very local history involving the Loyalists, British, and some surprising Patriots at a mill on the Eno. 4:00 p.m.

America turns 250 this year, and in honor of this milestone, the Mebane Historical Museum is hosting a free program this Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. exploring the 1781 Battle of Hart’s Mill.

This historic battle took place near Mebane, connecting our community to America’s past. Presented by Phil Mace, the program will highlight the battle’s significance, its outcome, and how it helped shape the surrounding communities we know today.

We hope you’ll join us!

05/16/2026

📚History with Sugaree: Now & Then 📜

The Kingsdown company was founded in Mebane in 1904 and has a long history on the streets of Third and Washington. Thank you to the Historical Museum for providing us with this photograph to compare to our present day. Keep an eye out each week to see Sugaree's next Now & Then comparison!

04/20/2026

Tonight's going to be a great night to attend a free program. Part of our America 250 programs for 2026, Diseases of 1776 discusses what the colonists faced in the way of common ailments and uncommon illnesses. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for this program with our annual medical professional presenter, DeAnne Edwards.

04/13/2026

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03/18/2026

Mary Walker Jobe (b. May 20, 1897 - d. Dec. 5 1984)
Born and raised in a family of eleven children in Mebane, NC, Mary Walker was hired by Roses Store in 1932. In 1940 she was named manager of the store on Center St. in downtown Mebane and stayed in that position until she retired in 1973. Mary was known for hiring high schoolers as well as locals who made the store their life time career. Mary was a kind and gentle woman who always thought of others before herself. She often helped those in need -- no matter what it was-- money, Christmas presents, back-to-school-supplies, and clothing, or other pressing needs-- and did so anonymously and with no fanfare. She never married and had no children of her own, but many of Mebane's children benefitted from her generosity throughout her working career. She was a trailblazer in retail as a woman manager and as the first to own a television in her Third Street neighborhood. She was a great supporter of the Mebane United Methodist Church-- where she attended throughout her life. She is remembered as a wonderful woman who was a great role model for women of her time.

03/11/2026

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03/04/2026

Dr. Clara Isley Jones 1920 -1994
Clara served as medical missionary in the Philippines and for the C. ad O. Railroad before moving to Mebane. In 1956 she joined the Mebane Clinic as the first female Doctor in town. Stop by and check out the rest of Dr. Jones' story in the Museum's main gallery.

03/03/2026

March is Women's History Month!