Historic Burke County Courthouse
Landmark And Historical Building
Why pick this one
Historic Burke County Courthouse, built in 1837, combines a Heritage Museum, Sam Ervin office replica, and guided tours.
Best for
- Visitors seeking Western North Carolina courthouse history
- Local-history museum visits
- School field trips and educational programs
- Guided tours focused on Revolutionary War history and Burke County heritage
- Private events, meetings, and photoshoots in a historic courthouse
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors needing courthouse tours outside Monday-through-Thursday hours
- Visitors seeking an appointment-free tour of the other preserved properties
Specialties
- Historic courthouse tours
- Heritage Museum exhibits
- Guided local-history tours
- Educational field trips
- Historic venue rentals
What makes them different
- Built in 1837 and identified as the oldest standing courthouse in Western North Carolina
- Heritage Museum and a replica of U.S. Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr.'s office are located inside the courthouse
- The courthouse hosted North Carolina Supreme Court sessions in 2016 and 2018
- Courthouse tours operate Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Suggested tour donation is $5 per adult, with children 12 and under admitted free
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 102 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
- Phone
- +18284374104
- Website
- http://www.historicburke.org/
Services
- Historic site tours
- Museum exhibits
- Educational programs
- Private event rentals
- Meetings
- Photoshoots