Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit today to any of our four historical properties including the 1857 Old Courthouse that houses our Rowan Museum collection. 

1857 Old Courthouse 202 N Main St. Salisbury

This 1850s county courthouse survived Stoneman's Raid and served Rowan until the early 20th century. Our rotating exhibits cover a wide range of Rowan County history from its beginning to present day.

Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-4 pm

Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-4 pm

Old Stone House 770 Stone House Rd. Salisbury

Michael Braun, an 18th century German immigrant, used his newfound prosperity to create a large Piedmont plantation by 1766.

Open Saturday and Sunday, April - November 1-4 pm

Open Saturday and Sunday, April - November 1-4 pm

Utzman Chambers House 116 South Jackson Street Salisbury

This 1819 Federal townhouse was built by Jacob Stirewalt, master builder of the period. It reflects the lifestyle of the more affluent citizens of the early 1880's with its unique curved staircase and exquisite interior moldings and details.

Open Saturday and Sunday, April - November 1-4 pm

Open Saturday and Sunday, April - November 1-4 pm

Setzer School 1636 Parkview Cir Salisbury

The Setzer School in Rowan County offers a window into public school history in North Carolina. The one-room log structure was one of the early common schools that grew out of state public school legislation after 1839.

Open for tours by appointment only

Open for tours by appointment only

China Grove Roller Mill 308 North Main St. China Grove

Local entrepreneurs built this Roller Mill in 1903 to mechanize grain grinding. It was in operation until the 1990s. Discover the industrialization that forever changed agriculture and Rowan County.

Open the first and third Saturdays (April-October) and during Town of China Grove events.

Open the first and third Saturdays (April-October) and during Town of China Grove events.