Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented find of gold in the United States. A visitor center and trails are available for free.
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Daily guided tours of the mine and gold panning which is open from April-October are available for a small fee.

This summer, you can visit us on Sundays! Reed Gold Mine is part of a time-limited pilot program to expand access to NC ...
06/14/2026

This summer, you can visit us on Sundays! Reed Gold Mine 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:

This summer, NC Historic Sites will initiate a pilot program across 13 sites to offer Sunday hours

Do to a high heat index today the afternoon panning sessions beginning at 2:00 pm will be cancelled for staff and visito...
06/12/2026

Do to a high heat index today the afternoon panning sessions beginning at 2:00 pm will be cancelled for staff and visitor saftey.

The underground mine, museum and walking trails will remain available. But please exercise cation due to the heat and drink plenty of water.

They’re back! We are now a selected vendor for Webkinz! Each plush comes with two adoption codes for hours of fun!
06/09/2026

They’re back! We are now a selected vendor for Webkinz! Each plush comes with two adoption codes for hours of fun!

This may be our favorite season!
06/09/2026

This may be our favorite season!

Guided tours of the underground mine are offered daily! Tickets are available at the front desk. Please be aware that so...
06/03/2026

Guided tours of the underground mine are offered daily! Tickets are available at the front desk. Please be aware that some morning tours sell out due to summer camps.

Read at Reed: Frog & Toad is just around the corner- don’t forget to hop by for story time on June 19 at 10:00am.
06/02/2026

Read at Reed: Frog & Toad is just around the corner- don’t forget to hop by for story time on June 19 at 10:00am.

Looking for a summer read? Our gift shop has just restocked on all of our popular titles! 📚
05/06/2026

Looking for a summer read? Our gift shop has just restocked on all of our popular titles! 📚

Happy Earth Day!🌎Did you know that Reed Gold Mine has miles of trails for you to explore?  This is the perfect time of y...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌎

Did you know that Reed Gold Mine has miles of trails for you to explore? This is the perfect time of year to get into nature and see all that North Carolina has to offer! While exploring our trails we ask that you leave wildlife alone and their home as clean as you found it.

Did you attend the Halifax Resolves 250th event this past weekend? If so, you may have spotted our site manager Amanda a...
04/13/2026

Did you attend the Halifax Resolves 250th event this past weekend? If so, you may have spotted our site manager Amanda among the participants. This historically significant weekend commemorated the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Halifax Resolves, the first written declaration of independence!

Address

9621 Reed Mine Road
Midland, NC
28107

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(704) 721-4653

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