Exhibits
Civil War and Confederate Prison
Our exhibits include letters, weapons, items from the arsenal located in Rowan County, and artifacts from the Salisbury Confederate prison including original lithographs done by prisoners.
Commerce and Professional Life
This room showcases the business and professional life of our community, including advertising, finance, medical, general stores, distilleries, hotels and more.
Community
Rowan’s communities are highlighted, as are our churches and education.
Country Life and Early Trade
A Nissen covered wagon dominates this room and makes a great conversation piece to discuss traveling the Great Wagon Road to settle Rowan County. Other exhibits include Granite and Quarry displays, Carpenter’s tools, and Blacksmith items. Also tools related to wheel-making and Field and Forest tools.
Perfect Palette: A Black Perspective
This Exhibit features the work of local black artists as well as an insight into their motivation and inspiration for their works.