Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum

11/20/2024

Eric Jackson, age 61, of Selma, North Carolina, passed away the morning of November 4, 2024, in Cary, North Carolina. A memorial service is planned for the Spring of 2025 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 218 S Second Street with The Rev. Kate Byrd, officiating. Details will be announced at

08/08/2023

The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum is one of several local museums featured in the book including Ava Gardner Museum, Benson Museum of Local History, and To***co Farm Life Museum, Inc.!

04/25/2023

Celebrate! The 6th Annual JoCo Latino Festival is Sunday, May 7 from 2 pm to 6 pm in downtown Selma! Live music, food trucks, vendors, children's activities and more. Bring the whole family!

04/16/2023

Yesterday was a red letter day at the Johnston County Museum. JoCo native Wayman Britt shared some of his inspiring story and signed copies of his memoir, Fulfilling the Dream. There was so much positive energy and love in that room! For those who missed, there are still a few copies of the book for sale.

04/15/2023

Today in Kenly!

04/01/2023

Thanks for your votes! Selma NC didn't advance to the Final Four in the competition, but we learned a lot from the teamwork experience! Our shout out goes to historic Brattlesboro, VT, located just 1 hour from the birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge! They bested us in the matchup and we wish them luck as they advance!

Strong Towns has notified Activate Selma and the Town of Selma that Selma NC was NOT CHOSEN to move on to the next round of the Strongest Town Contest.

“We had some incredible matchups this year, however, and want to applaud you for making it to this point in the competition!” they told us. “Additionally, the Strong Towns staff thanks you for the work you did filling out the application; we know that took time. We're grateful for everything you're doing to make your [town] stronger and more financially resilient, and hope you consider applying again next year.”

Thank you everyone who voted! We appreciate your enthusiasm and your response in voting in both rounds! Selma is Strong!

03/27/2023

Help Selma NC make history again! Vote for Selma NC in the contest and send us to the FINAL FOUR (next round). The winning town will be invited to the National Gathering of Strong Towns in Charlotte NC on May 31.

2nd Round: Selma NC vs Brattleboro VT Vote for Selma NC March 27-30! Selma is one of only EIGHT towns or cities in the US vying for title, "Strongest Town" thanks to your vote last week! Now, your vot

03/24/2023

Thanks to all who voted for Selma NC in the contest! We are advancing to the Elite 8 - Round 2 - Thanks to YOU! Voting in the Round 2 starts Monday, March 27 - Thursday, March 30. We're matched with Brattleboro, VT, town of 12,000! Every vote will count!

SELMA ADVANCES TO THE ELITE 8

Selma, North Carolina – March 24, 2023 –The votes are in and the Town of Selma has advanced to the Elite Eight!!

The Town of Selma, NC has advanced to the next round of the “Strongest Town 2023 Contest” by edging out Los Altos, California.
Voting starts Monday, March 27, 2023 for the next round, where each community will share five photos that demonstrate the community’s strength and resilience. Our match up for this round will be Brattleboro, Vermont. Please go to the Strong Towns website at www.strongtowns.org to vote Monday, March 27, 2023 through Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

The Strongest Town Contest 2023 is a March Madness bracket-style format and is down to the top 8 cities and towns after the most recent voting. The contest will progress with additional rounds until the winner is finally announced on April 14, 2023.

The Strong Towns organization hosts this contest looking for towns and cities that have clear challenges, with dedicated citizens and local leaders working together to face them. The application for the Town of Selma was submitted by Activate Selma, a grass roots organization of local business owners, residents, and stakeholders who champion Selma by meeting needs, facing challenges, and exploring opportunities throughout the community.
https://www.strongtowns.org/strongesttown

03/23/2023

Last call to vote for Selma NC in this international competition! Follow the link below to cast your vote for our historic town!