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A non-profit educational museum devoted to Rowan County, North Carolina's history.

10/22/2026

Community Listening Session Update

Tonight’s Community Listening Session has been postponed. We’ll share the rescheduled date and time as soon as they’re confirmed.

In the meantime, we still want to hear from you! Our short community survey is available online and offers an opportunity to share your thoughts on Rowan Museum, future programs, and what you’d like to see from us.

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/Fa98NJVz3v7YDMxq6

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us better serve our community.

And a quick reminder: another Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem is coming up tomorrow! Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours before they sell out.

10/19/2026

🍂 YOU ASKED, WE ADDED ANOTHER TOUR! 🔎

The 7 p.m. tour on October 23 as well as the tour on October 30 are both officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for the incredible response to Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem!

Due to popular demand, we’ve added an additional tour on Friday, October 23 at 8:45 p.m. 🎉

But don’t wait too long! Spots are filling up fast!

📅 Upcoming Tours
• October 23 at 7:00 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
• October 23 at 8:45 p.m.
• October 30 at 9:15 p.m. (SOLD OUT)

🎟️ $15 adults | $10 children
☕ Hot chocolate included
🕯️ Ages 13+ encouraged

📞 Call 704-633-5946 or email [email protected] to reserve your spots.

Come discover the real stories and dark history of Salisbury before the remaining spots are gone!

10/13/2026

Community Listening Session Starting Soon

Rowan Museum invites you to join us tonight, Tuesday, October 13, at 7 p.m. for a Community Listening Session at the museum, located at 202 N. Main Street in Salisbury, NC.

We’ll discuss upcoming projects, hear what matters to our community, and talk about how the museum can better represent the people and stories of Rowan County. Your experiences, questions, and ideas are welcome.

We’ve also launched a short community survey to gather additional feedback on the museum, future programs, and what you’d like to see from us. You can complete the survey online using the link below or scan the QR code on the graphic. Copies will also be available at the session.

Can’t make it tonight? Our next Community Listening Session will be held at the China Grove Roller Mill on October 22. More details to come!

Survey: https://forms.gle/Fa98NJVz3v7YDMxq6

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to share your perspective and help shape the museum’s future.

10/12/2026

👀 We have a BIG surprise for Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem! Watch the video to meet our newest tour guide! 🔎

We’re excited to welcome David Whisenant to the lineup alongside Kyle Whisenant and Rowan Museum Director Aaron Kepley! With a third guide joining the fun, we’re opening up more spots for our downtown Salisbury walking tours.

🎉 October 17 is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for the incredible response!

🍂 Other tour dates still have spots available, but they’re filling up fast. Don’t wait to reserve yours!

📅 October 16 & 23 at 7 p.m.
📅 October 30 at 9:15 p.m.
🎟️ $15 adults | $10 children
☕ Hot chocolate included!

📞 Call 704-633-5946 or email [email protected] to register.

Come discover the real stories and dark history of Salisbury!

10/10/2026

The rain has made it impossible to hold our 18th-century militia muster at the Old Stone House today. Hopefully, we'll see you at our Listening Session at the Museum on Tuesday!

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Kristin Beaver for winning two free spots to the October 16 Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem historic walking tour!

Thank you to all who entered!

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🎟️ WIN TWO FREE SPOTS! 🎟️

We’ve been so excited by the response to Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem that we want to give something back!

ONE WINNER will receive TWO free spots for our October 16 tour at 7 p.m.

To enter:

1. 👍 Like this post
2. 💬 Comment below and tell us who you’d bring!

Want to help spread the word? Share this post with your friends!

The winner will be chosen at random and contacted Tuesday, October 13.

A few things to know:
• One winner will receive two spots.
• The prize is for the October 16, 7 p.m. tour.
• Winner must be available to attend that date.
• Ages 13+ are encouraged.
• No purchase necessary.
• The winner will be contacted directly by the official Rowan Museum Inc. page.

Good luck, and thank you for all the excitement around Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem!

10/07/2026

The Lincoln County Militia is coming to the Old Stone House this weekend for our 18th-century militia muster! They will be on the grounds Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, from noon to 4 p.m., with displays of militia service and everyday life in Revolutionary North Carolina. Bring the family and see how backcountry men lived and served as the Revolutionary War ramped up in the colonies.

This is a free educational program; donations are appreciated.

10/05/2026

YOUR INPUT MATTERS.

What would you like to see from your museum?

Rowan Museum is hosting a series of Community Listening Sessions to hear directly from the people we serve. We’ll be talking about upcoming projects and plans for the museum, but most importantly, we’ll be listening to what you have to say.

Your feedback can help shape the future of Rowan Museum.

Our first session:

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕡 7:00 p.m.
📍 Rowan Museum
202 N. Main Street, Salisbury

Light refreshments will be provided.

Additional listening sessions will be held October 22, November 1, and November 4 at locations throughout the community. Times and locations will be announced as they are finalized.

Registration by email is recommended but not required.

📧 [email protected]

Come share your thoughts. Tell us what you want from your museum.

10/02/2026

MURDER, MYSTERY, & MAYHEM IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN SALISBURY.

Some of Salisbury’s most fascinating stories aren’t the ones you hear every day.

This October, join Rowan Museum for Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem, a 90-minute guided walking tour through downtown Salisbury featuring real stories of murder, scandal, intrigue, and the darker side of local history.

Four opportunities to join us:
• October 16 at 7 p.m.
• October 17 at 7 p.m.
• October 23 at 7 p.m.
• October 30 at 9:15 p.m.

$15 adults | $10 children
Ages 13+ encouraged
Hot chocolate included

Each tour group is limited to 15 participants.

📞 704-633-5946
📧 [email protected]

Registration is required by phone or email.

Are you ready to hear the stories hiding in the shadows of Salisbury?

10/01/2026

Are there pirates buried at Thyatira Presbyterian Church? Let's look into it...

Address

202 N Main Street
Salisbury, NC
28144

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.rowanmuseum.org/

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