Catawba County Museum of History

Catawba County Museum of History The Catawba County Historical Association is a private, nonprofit organization established to document

05/31/2026

Don’t forget that the museum is open 1-4 this afternoon! If you haven’t seen the traveling exhibit come check it out today!

✨Archives Friday✨Is your grandparent's library trying to kill you? It might be. Did you know that some green books publi...
05/29/2026

✨Archives Friday✨
Is your grandparent's library trying to kill you? It might be. Did you know that some green books published between 1830 and 1880 were bound with copper acetoarsenite? (Contains arsenic.)

Visit the Poison Book Project to learn more:
https://sites.udel.edu/poisonbookproject/

The road to independence was anything but simple. This exhibit brings together moments of resistance, leadership, and tu...
05/29/2026

The road to independence was anything but simple. This exhibit brings together moments of resistance, leadership, and turning points that shaped a new nation. From local connections to well-known events, history comes to life here. Come see what started it all.
Open Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm

Don’t cry over spilled milk… make it FUN instead! 🥛✨Our NEW Milk Straws at the gift shop inside the Newton Museum of His...
05/29/2026

Don’t cry over spilled milk… make it FUN instead! 🥛✨

Our NEW Milk Straws at the gift shop inside the Newton Museum of History are udderly delicious and ready to turn plain milk into a flavor explosion! 😋

With 12 moo-velous flavors to try:
🍫 Chocolate
🍓 Strawberry
🍌 Banana Blast
🍓🍌 Strawberry Banana
🍪 Cookies & Cream
🦄 Unicorn Kisses
🎂 Birthday Cake
🍭 Cotton Candy
🫧 Bubble Gum
🍫🍌 Chocolate Banana
🥜🍫 Chocolate Peanut Butter
🥤 Root Beer Float

Available in packs of 4 OR go all out with our 24-pack variety set so you can sip your way through every flavor!

These straws are legen-dairy for kids, adults, sweet tooths, and anyone looking to shake up snack time! 🥛💫

🚴‍♀️🌞 Mark your calendars for the Annual Murray’s Mill Bike Ride on June 6th, 2026, starting bright and early at 8:00 AM...
05/29/2026

🚴‍♀️🌞 Mark your calendars for the Annual Murray’s Mill Bike Ride on June 6th, 2026, starting bright and early at 8:00 AM!

Register by May 21st to secure your spot for just $40 per rider. After May 21st, registration increases to $50 per rider—so don’t wait! Sign up early, save a little money, and get ready for a fantastic ride while supporting a great cause.

We’ve made it easy—just scan the QR code to go straight to the registration form! ✔️

And the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line… stick around for “THE BIG FEED,” where we’ll be serving up delicious food to celebrate a great day of riding and community!

Questions? Give us a call at 828-241-4299.

Come ride, eat, and make memories with us at Murray's Mill Historic Site! 🚴‍♂️💛

Sip, sip hooray! 💦✨ Add a burst of flavor and fizz to every drink with our NEW Water Magic Straws now available at the g...
05/29/2026

Sip, sip hooray! 💦✨ Add a burst of flavor and fizz to every drink with our NEW Water Magic Straws now available at the gift shop at the Newton Museum of History!

Choose from 5 delicious flavors:
🍍 Piña Colada
🥝 Kiwi
🍋 Raspberry Lemonade
🍑 Peach Lemonade
🫐 Berry Blast

Just pop a straw into your water (or drink of choice) and enjoy instant flavor magic with every sip! Perfect for kids, adults, road trips, museum visits, or just making water a little more exciting! 🌟

An Evening of Elegance, Celebration, and Incredible Food The menu for the Liberty Ball is officially one for the history...
05/29/2026

An Evening of Elegance, Celebration, and Incredible Food

The menu for the Liberty Ball is officially one for the history books! Join us on June 27, 2026 for an unforgettable America 250 celebration featuring an elevated Americana-inspired dining experience designed to bring together community, culture, and celebration.

Guests will enjoy:
A chef-attended carving station featuring beef tenderloin and roasted pork loin with artisan breads and gourmet sauces including chimichurri, dijonnaise, and horseradish cream sauce.

Passed hors d’oeuvres including:
• Smoked pork belly on fresh corn cakes
• Flatbread pizza bites — margarita, buffalo chicken, and fig & prosciutto
• Fresh grilled peach ricotta toast
• Citrus-marinated shrimp skewers
• Blue cheese stuffed dates (including vegetarian options)
• Chicken & chorizo meatballs with mango chutney
• Gourmet deviled eggs

And because no celebration is complete without dessert…
Our Americana Dessert Station will feature red, white, and blue berry parfaits, fresh fruit tarts, mini cheesecakes, apple tarts with whipped cream, patriotic cookies, truffles, cupcakes, and more.

Tea, water, and coffee will also be served throughout the evening.

This isn’t just a gala… it’s a celebration of 250 years of American spirit, community, and heritage.

Join us for a beautiful night benefiting the Historical Association of Catawba County and the Lincoln County Historical Association.

Click the link below to get your tickets today!

https://www.eventeny.com/events/libertyball-28534/

Celebrate 250 years of America in style at the Newton Museum of History 🇺🇸✨Our new America 250 collection has officially...
05/29/2026

Celebrate 250 years of America in style at the Newton Museum of History 🇺🇸✨

Our new America 250 collection has officially arrived and it’s full of patriotic charm! From our Red & Blue tote bags perfect for everyday adventures, to our hilarious “Spilling the Tea Since 1773” shirts, cozy American Flag sweater, and stunning “We The People” glass — there’s something for every proud American history lover! ☕🗽❤️

Whether you’re shopping for yourself, gearing up for summer festivities, or looking for the perfect gift, these limited-edition items are ready to make history with you! Stop by and shop before they’re gone! 🇺🇸

Stars, stripes, and southern pride! 🇺🇸✨Two NEW Americana tee arrivals just landed at the Newton Museum of History gift s...
05/29/2026

Stars, stripes, and southern pride! 🇺🇸✨

Two NEW Americana tee arrivals just landed at the Newton Museum of History gift shop! One features a classic American flag with the sweetest blue bow touch, and the other says it loud and proud: “She loves Jesus and America too!” ❤️🤍💙

Perfect for summer days, fireworks nights, and showing off your patriotic style with a little extra charm! Stop by before these all-American favorites march right out the door!

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Newton, NC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18284650383

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