Statesville Historical Collection

03/31/2026

https://www.iredellfreenews.com/news-features/2026/statesville-historical-collection-to-host-2026-north-carolina-thumbpickers-convention/

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A musical style with deep roots in this region will come to life later this spring in a building that celebrates Iredell County history. The 2026 North Carolina Thumbpickers Conv…

03/03/2026

Join us on Sunday, March 8 from 4 - 8 p.m. for a concert to raise funds to transform the Holland building’s lower level into The Holland on Cooper Performing Arts and Community Center, a dedicated space for artists and community groups. Enjoy live music and a sneak-peek tour of the new gallery space for the Statesville Historical Collection and future home for Piedmont Folkways.

Performances by Music: Wicker and Jones , Coddle Creek, and The Non Prophets

Location: Statesville Historical Collection, 117 South Center Street, Statesville

Refreshments, beer and wine available at the event!

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Proudly supported by:
Sound Check Live
Red Buffalo Brewing Co.
The Historic Sharpe House
Iredell Arts Council
North Carolina Arts Council
Haley Lara Jones Marketing

11/15/2025

Come on out for live music every Saturday morning!

05/25/2025

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05/24/2025

Please join us at the Statesville Historical Collection on June 12, at 6:00, for Steve Suther's fascinating program, "The Story of William McKendree Robbins." Robbins was a prominent Statesville citizen who helped shape our country's history.

05/15/2025

We hope you will join us on Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30, for Dr. Curtis Abell's Memorial Day program entitled, "Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: WWII Military Cemeteries of Europe."

The program will be given at the lecture hall at the Statesville Historical Collection, 117 South Center Street in beautiful Downtown Statesville.

03/27/2025

🎶✨ Join us for Thursdays with Clay Lunsford & Friends! ✨🎶

Every Thursday night, get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music, good vibes, and pure Statesville talent! 🎸💙

Clay Lunsford, a local legend, brings together an all-star lineup of friends for a night full of bluegrass, gospel, country, and more! 🎤 Whether you're a long-time fan or just looking for a fun night out, you won't want to miss this weekly tradition.

🗓 Tonight, March 27th!
🕕 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 The Statesville Historical Collection (117 South Center Street)

Bring your family, tap your toes, and enjoy the music! Admission is FREE! 🙌

👉Downtown Statesville
👉Piedmont Folkways

All donations go to benefit the Statesville Historical Collection and Piedmont Folkways for the construction of the new Cooper Street Music Venue!

03/25/2025

🤔 Do you remember?

🛻 "Silver King" to the rescue. The Bell Motor Company "Silver King" wrecker pulls one out of the ditch in this late ’30s-early ’40s photo.

👉 Want to learn more about the History of Statesville, NC? Visit the Statesville Historical Collection Tuesday through Saturday!

🔁 Repost: Statesville R&L

03/23/2025

🤔 Do you remember?

🚔 License and registration, please. Two unidentified Statesville Police Department officers conduct a traffic stop in the late '50s or early '60s. Written on the back of the photo is "West Front Street?"

Hopefully, a reader will be able to verify the location and help identify the officers.

🔄 Repost from Statesville R&L!

03/22/2025

The team at the Statesville Historical Collection made this observation today about our former West Broad Street neighbor Gov. Zebulon B. Vance. What do you think?