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      Wilkes County Heritage Museum

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      Historical Places, Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions

      100 E Main St, Wilkesboro NC, 28697, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

      336-667-3171

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      Today: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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      studentws

      05/24/08

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      Wonderful place! Great place to learn about the history of the area!

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      The Wilkes Heritage Museum, Inc. was established in 1968 with the intent of restoringthe Old Wilkes County Jail to its original 1860 appearance and operating it as aneducational center for the community. Since then, restoration of the Old Wilkes CountyJail has been completed as well as the 1779 home of Captain Robert Cleveland, the late19th century Finley Law Office, and the 1902 Wilkes County Courthouse. The WilkesHeritage Museum, Inc. now finds it home in the newly restored 1902 WilkesCounty Courthouse celebrating it's unique heritage as it seeks to preserve the past ofWilkes County. Since it's official opening in November 2005, the Wilkes HeritageMuseum, Inc. has undoubtedly contributed to the education and culture of the county'spresent and future. Through a collection of artifacts and images, numerous stories ofearly settlement, military history, industry, agriculture, medicine, communication,education, entertainment, and transportation are told.
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      Regular Hours
      Mon - Fri:
      Categories
      Historical Places, Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions, Tourists' Homes
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      Location
      Located on main street of Wilkesboro, N.C. Large white building.
      Amenities
      Parking, handicap accessible,
      Other Links

      Historical Museum

      Candlelight Ghost Tours of Wilkes

      Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame

      Other Information

      Parking: Street

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