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Macon County Historical Society & Museum |
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36 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-9758
Photos from the Taste of Scotland - 2009
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Diamonds and Denim Gala Dinner, Auction & Dancing August 22, 2009 Mill Creek Country Club 6:30 - 11 PM |
"Civil War saga being filmed in Macon"
News Coverage in Macon News
Photo published in the Macon News, May 14, 2009 The Civil War Letters
A committee has to been formed to work on the publishing of an in-depth book
that will contain
letters and photos of artifacts from the Civil War era in Macon County.
In collaboration with local artist Michael Rogers a documentary DVD will also be produced.
Anyone wishing to share items for either of these projects may take them to Michael Roger's in Franklin for same day scanning.
Link to more information about the dedication of the NC Civil War Trails Interpretive Markers.
Photos from the Dedication of the NC Civil War Trails Interpretive Markers
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About Macon County, NC Macon County, NC was formed in 1828 Haywood County. The land was part of lands acquired from the Cherokee in the Treaty of 1819. The county is named for Nathaniel Macon, a politician from Warrenton, NC who served in the American Revolution and the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Macon is located in the southwest corner of North Carolina. Macon has a rich and well documented history. Unlike many western NC counties, most of Macon's records have survived, which is very fortunate for historical researchers. |
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About the Society The Macon County Historical Society was born out of a concern for and desire to preserve the Nikwasi Indian Mound in Franklin, NC. Formed in 1946, the Society successfully raised funds to purchase the mound and then deeded it in trust to the town of Franklin. Though inactive for a time after this initial objective was obtained, the Society was revived in 1976. The Society seeks to preserve the area's rich mountain heritage for all ... the old timers and the newcomers and visitors. The purpose of the Society is to bring together those people interested in history, especially the history of Macon County, through discovery, collection, and preservation of materials and information. The Society is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation chartered in North Carolina.
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addition to operating the Museum, the Society publishes a quarterly
newsletter, Macon County Echoes, as well as books on county
history and genealogy, offers educational and entertaining programs for
all ages, promotes historical and heritage preservation, and pursues
historical and genealogical research and encourages and offers
assistance to others in doing research. The photographic and family
history collections are open to the public for research at the museum.
You can contribute by submitting stories for Echoes, donating items, beocming a member,
and volunteering. Members receive a subscription to Echoes, 10% off on many gift shop items, no charge submission of queries to Echoes and best
of all, knowing that you are making a contribution in the preservation of Macon County's rich history. Please consider joining today.
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Directory of the Macon County Historical Society Web Pages
| Macon County Historical Museum | Information about the Museum and its collection | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Renovations | Photos of current repairs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Museum Bookstore | Books, publications, and other items offered for sale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Lane Garden Walkway | Featuring engraved bricks honoring your loved ones' memory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unidentified Photos | We need your help identifying these photos which are owned by the Museum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrons & Members | View list of Patrons, make a donation, and apply for or renew a membership. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Love Survey | The Robert Love Survey of 1820 - the first land allotment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Civil War in Macon County | Civil War soldiers, letters, and the war on the homefront | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rankin Square | Macon County's memorial to its Confederate Veterans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Macon County Worships | The history of some of the churches in Macon County | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photo Gallery | Photos of places, buildings, people, and more - all Macon Co. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Telecommunications in Macon County | History of the telephone system and other communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postcards | Scenes & Places in Western NC and North Georgia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Window Wonderland - 2006 |
Annual event during the holidays in downtown Franklin -
Photos from 2006.
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Window Wonderland - 2005 |
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Annual event during the holidays in downtown Franklin - Updated December
3, 2005.
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Photo Contest - 2006 |
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This year's themes included the
Sesquicentennial Celebration.
3, 2005.
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Checkers Tournament - 2006 |
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Photos of the Players & Winners
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Pumpkin Fest - 2006 |
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Photos from Pumpkin Fest 2006.
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Macon County Fair - 2007 |
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Photos from Macon County Fair 2007.
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4th of July - 2007 |
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Photos from 4th of July 2007.
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Heritage Days - 2007 |
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Photos from Macon County Heritage Days 2007.
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Window Wonderland - 2007 |
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Photos from 2007 Window Wonderland.
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Santa Claus Photos - 2007 |
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Photos from Santa's 2007 Visit.
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What's New |
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Latest additions & updates to this site.
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Visit the Macon County Genealogy Society Pages
Links to other historical museums and resources for Macon County
| Scottish Tartan Museum | Gem and Mineral Museum |
| Bascom-Louise Gallery - Highlands | Highlands NC Historical Society |
| Macon County ALHN | Macon County Genweb |
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