Exhibits

Civil War and Confederate Prison

pictures_017.jpg 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

Picture12.jpg This room showcases the business and professional life of our community, including advertising, finance, medical, general stores, distilleries, hotels and more.









Community

Picture1.jpg Rowan’s communities are highlighted, as are our churches and education.









Country Life and Early Trade

Picture2_0.jpg 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.





Military

Picture3.jpg At present, there are exhibits on WWI and WWII