Alva Theatre
Morganton, NC
First in Burke County to show "talkies."
(828) 433-6793

Art by Johannes A.S. Oertel
Lenoir, NC
In St. James Episcopal Church
(828) 754-3712

Arts and Science Center of Catawba Valley
Hickory, NC
(828) 324-4906

Cleveland County Arts Center
Shelby, NC
In 1916 post office.
(704) 484-2787
website
 

"From This Day Forward"
Valdese, NC
Outdoor drama about Waldensian people, exhibits.
(800) 743-8398

Globe Theater
Alexander Mills, NC
Like Shakespeare's
(800) US-GLOBE

Hiddenite Center
Hiddenite, NC
1914 mansion, gems, art, dolls.
(828) 632-6966
 

Joy Performance Center
Kings Mountain, NC
(704) 730-9408

Lincoln Cultural Center
Lincolnton, NC
Museum of history, performance hall, art galleries.
(704) 732-9055

McDowell Arts & Crafts Association
Marion, NC

(828) 652-8610

Sen. Sam Ervin, Jr. Library
Morganton, NC
At Western Piedmont Community College
(828) 438-6000

Tryon Fire Arts Center
(828) 859-8322
website

Upstairs Gallery
Tryon, NC
Non-profit, contemporary art space.
(828) 859-2828

Historical

Battle of Ramsour's Mill Grounds
Lincolnton, NC
(704) 736-8442

Bunker Hill Covered Bridge
Claremont, NC
(828) 465-0383

Emerald Village, Little Switzerland
Authentic mining equipment in underground mine.
(828) 765-6463
www.emeraldvillage.com

Fort Defiance
Caldwell County, NC
Home of General William Lenoir family on site of a late 18th century fort in Yadkin Valley.
(828) 726-0616

Fort Dobbs
Statesville, NC
(704) 873-5866
website

Green River Plantation
Rutherfordton, NC
1804 house open by reservation.
(828) 286-1461
website

Historic Carson House
Marion, NC
Early 19th century house of family who gave townsite.
(828) 724-4948

Historic Downtown Mooreville
(704) 664-3898
website

Historic Downtown Saluda
(800) 440-7848
website

Historic Downtown Statesville
(704) 878-3436

Kings Mountain National Military Park
Cleveland County, NC
Where the battle that marked the end of the Revolutionary War was fought.
(864) 936-7921

Maple Grove and Propst House
Hickory, NC
Open by appointment.
(828) 322-4731
 

Newton Historic District
Includes Catawba County Museum of History.
(828) 465-7400

Old Burke County Courthouse
Morganton, NC
Focal point of Historic District--contains Heritage Museum.
(828) 437-4104

Old Fort Arrowhead Monument
Built in 1756--30 foot tall, honors peace between pioneers and Native Americans.
(828) 668-7223

Overmountain Victory Trail
Historic trail from Virginia to South Carolina.
(888) 233-6111
website

Patterson School
Caldwell County, NC
Historic boarding school and 1,400-acre grounds including Chapel of Rest historic church and cemetery, est. 1909.
(828) 758-2374
website

Polk County Courthouse
Columbus, NC
Built in 1857.

Quaker Meadows Plantation
Morganton, NC
Restored McDowell family brick house.
(828) 437-4104

Shelby Historic District
(704) 481-1842

Trail of Faith
Valdese, NC
Waldensian heritage portrayed through 15 monuments and buildings; guided tour, gift shop.
(828) 874-1893