Lawndale Historical Society
History Museum
Why pick this one
Lawndale Historical Society presents Lawndale history through its museum, Metcalfe Station, and 28 to 30 Civil War letters.
Best for
- Researching Lawndale local history
- Learning about the Lawndale Railway and Metcalfe Station
- Exploring Cleveland Mills history
- Studying Piedmont School history
- Viewing or researching Civil War-era letters connected to Lawndale
Look elsewhere if
- Seeking a general national-history museum rather than Lawndale-area history
- Needing regular daily museum hours outside the listed Sunday schedule
- Needing a museum visit without arranging an appointment during other times
Specialties
- Lawndale local history
- Metcalfe Station and Lawndale Railway history
- Cleveland Mills history
- Piedmont School history
- Civil War letters and local historical documents
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What makes them different
- Museum located on the old Piedmont School grounds
- Metcalfe Station of the Lawndale Railroad is open on first and third Sundays from 2-4 PM
- Lawndale Museum displays local history and is open June-October on Sundays from 2-4 PM
- Collection includes 28 to 30 Civil War letters written by David Johnson in 1864
- Website provides recordings about the 1916 flood and the old covered bridge
- Serves
- Lawndale
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 114 Piedmont Dr, Lawndale, NC 28090-9462
- Phone
- +17045387212
- Website
- http://lawndalenc.org/
- info@lawndalenc.org
Services
- Museum exhibits
- Historical images and oral-history recordings
- Historical reference resources
- Historical publications and postcards