Looking for the right Christmas present for a special person? Consider a book. The Museum gift shop carries a varied selection of books, especially books related to the history of Burke County and the area.
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Those of you who want to see the Joara exhibit must now visit the exhibit at the Smith-McDowell House Museum in Asheville.
Read MoreThe Museum strives to represent all populations in Burke County. We need minority representation in our Veterans exhibits. Please contact the Museum for inclusion in our interviews, photographs, and exhibits!
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Pictured on the right is Laurie Johnston, curator of the NC room at the Burke County Library and Gretchen Costner, executive director of the Waldensian Heritage Museum in Valdese.
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Remembering Burke County Furniture Companies explores the history of furniture in the area.
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The History Museum set up a temporary exhibit in the Museum to call specific attention to the contributions and sacrifices of Burke County citizens in the defense of this country.
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Thomas Burke, for whom Burke County was named, was born in Galway, Ireland and immigrated to America at the age of fifteen.
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