1854 Courthouse
The Rowan Museum is located in the heart of downtown Salisbury on North Main Street. This 1854 Courthouse survived Stoneman's raid. It is one of the finest examples of pre-Civil War architecture in the state. Housing the collections of the museum, its grand old rooms including the beautiful second floor court and public gathering place, reflect the life and history of Rowan County through displays and interpretive exhibits.
Physical Address
202 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Directions
From I-85 take Exit 76 (NC Highway 52 South Salisbury). Head towards Salisbury Downtown on Innes Street. Turn onto North Main Street and the museum is located on the corner of Council Street. Street parking available on Council and Main Streets.
Families and Individual Tours
Friday-Sunday
1pm - 4pm
Group Tours
Call to schedule 704-633-5946
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
Physical Address
202 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Directions
From I-85 take Exit 76 (NC Highway 52 South Salisbury). Head towards Salisbury Downtown on Innes Street. Turn onto North Main Street and the museum is located on the corner of Council Street. Street parking available on Council and Main Streets.
Families and Individual Tours
Friday-Sunday
1pm - 4pm
Group Tours
Call to schedule 704-633-5946
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
Old Stone House
When Michael Braun completed his stone house in 1766, the site was virtual wilderness. The two-story Georgian house is indeed stately for its time with the stones on the front carefully shaped and matched, creating an impressive face to visitors.
Physical Address
770 Old Stone House Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
Directions
Located near Granite Quarry, NC. Head south on NC Highway 52 towards Albemarle, NC. Turn onto Stone House Road in Granite Quarry near the two gas stations. The Old Stone House is located a half mile down the road. Please park in gravel lot and walk across to take a tour.
Families and Individual Tours
Saturday-Sunday (April- November)
1pm - 4pm
Group Tours
Call to schedule 704-633-5946
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
Physical Address
770 Old Stone House Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
Directions
Located near Granite Quarry, NC. Head south on NC Highway 52 towards Albemarle, NC. Turn onto Stone House Road in Granite Quarry near the two gas stations. The Old Stone House is located a half mile down the road. Please park in gravel lot and walk across to take a tour.
Families and Individual Tours
Saturday-Sunday (April- November)
1pm - 4pm
Group Tours
Call to schedule 704-633-5946
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
Utzman Chambers House
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. One of the few surviving Federal period townhouses in Piedmont North Carolina, it features period rooms with Hepplewhite and Chippendale furniture as well as furniture made Rowan County craftsmen.
Physical Address
116 South Jackson Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Directions
Located in Downtown Salisbury near the Rowan Public Library Headquarters. From I-85 take Exit 76 (NC Highway 52 South Salisbury). Head towards Salisbury Downtown on Innes Street. Turn onto Church Street (one way) near the Confederate Memorial. Proceed to stop sign at Fisher Street. Turn right and pass the library and turn right onto South Jackson Street. The Utzman Chambers House will be located on the left. Street parking available.
Tours
Call to schedule 704-633-5946
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
Physical Address
116 South Jackson Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Directions
Located in Downtown Salisbury near the Rowan Public Library Headquarters. From I-85 take Exit 76 (NC Highway 52 South Salisbury). Head towards Salisbury Downtown on Innes Street. Turn onto Church Street (one way) near the Confederate Memorial. Proceed to stop sign at Fisher Street. Turn right and pass the library and turn right onto South Jackson Street. The Utzman Chambers House will be located on the left. Street parking available.
Tours
Call to schedule 704-633-5946
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
China Grove Roller Mill
Physical Address
308 North Main Street
China Grove, NC 28023
Directions
Located in downtown China Grove, NC. From I-85 take Exit 68 (NC Highway 152 China Grove/Rockwell). Turn onto NC Highway 152 East and head towards China Grove on Highway 29 North. Cross over the train tracks on the overpass and turn left at the next intersection (Main Street). Travel south on Main Street about 2 miles and the China Grover Roller Mill is located on the left. Parking lot and street parking available.
Tours
Open the first and third Saturday of each month April-November 1pm-4pm.
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
308 North Main Street
China Grove, NC 28023
Directions
Located in downtown China Grove, NC. From I-85 take Exit 68 (NC Highway 152 China Grove/Rockwell). Turn onto NC Highway 152 East and head towards China Grove on Highway 29 North. Cross over the train tracks on the overpass and turn left at the next intersection (Main Street). Travel south on Main Street about 2 miles and the China Grover Roller Mill is located on the left. Parking lot and street parking available.
Tours
Open the first and third Saturday of each month April-November 1pm-4pm.
Have a question? Contact the museum at 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org anytime.
Office hours | Monday - Friday |10am - 4pm