Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site Midland, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org The first documented gold find in the United States happened at Reed Gold Mine back in 1799. In fact, more than $25 million in gold was mined there until 1848. Today, the site includes a museum, nature trails and a picnic area and sections of [...]
Town Creek Indian Mound
Town Creek Indian Mound Mt. Gilead, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org In the 11th century, a new Indian culture emerged in the Pee Dee River Valley that built earthen burial mounds for their leaders. Town Creek Indian Mound includes a reconstructed ceremonial center, visitor center, nature trail and burial house. The site is handicapped accessible and has [...]
House in the Horseshoe
House in the Horseshoe West of Sanford, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org/horsesho This plantation home (circa 1770)— named for its setting in the horseshoe-shaped bend of the Deep River—was attacked in 1781 by British loyalists. The walls still bear scars and bullet holes from the encounter. Antiques from the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras now grace the [...]
Malcolm Blue Farm & the Old Bethesda Church
Malcolm Blue Farm and the Old Bethesda Church and Cemetery Aberdeen, NC Website: malcolmbluefarm.com The Malcolm Blue Farm was constructed in 1825 and is one of this area’s few remaining early Scottish homes. The farmstead includes the house, grist mill, stable, corn crib, tobacco barn, water tower, windmill and lots of room to run. The [...]
Homes of the Moore County Historical Association
Homes of the Moore County Historical Association Southern Pines & Carthage, NC Website: moorehistory.com The Association owns five historical homes that offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Sandhills settlers. Furnishings, books and documents all help illustrate a typical 18th century homestead.
