Our Mission
Founded in 1953, the purpose of the Rowan Museum Inc. is to collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and educate the public about the history of Rowan County and Piedmont, North Carolina through the use of its properties, programs, and collections.
Visit Us
1857 Courthouse (Museum offices)
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Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm For assistance, call 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org. |
This 1850s county courthouse survived Stoneman's Raid and served Rowan until the early 20th century. Today it houses museum offices, rotating exhibits, and the Messinger Room.
Our Historic Properties
Old Stone House
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Open Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm April-November For assistance, call 704-633-5946 or email office@rowanmuseum.org. |
Michael Braun, an 18th century German immigrant, used his newfound prosperity to create a large piedmont plantation by 1766. Explore colonial life in this fully restored German Colonial/Georgian home.
Utzman-Chambers House
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Louis Utzman, a cabinetmaker, built this house circa 1815. See how North Carolina's prominent antebellum families lived.
China Grove Roller Mill
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Local entrepreneurs built this Roller Mill in 1903 to mechanize grain grinding. Discover the industrialization that forever changed agriculture and Rowan County.
Our Sponsors are the reason we can do what we do!
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support. Almost half of our operating budget comes from these amazing individuals and local companies. This enables us to keep our programming for both adults and children running as well as maintaining our historic properties.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support. Almost half of our operating budget comes from these amazing individuals and local companies. This enables us to keep our programming for both adults and children running as well as maintaining our historic properties.
Follow Us
Office hours | Monday - Friday |10am - 4pm