The Davidson County Historical Museum preserves the county's material culture while making the 1858 Courthouse available to the public. Free Admission.
The Davidson County Historical Museum is located in the 1858 Davidson County Courthouse on the Square in Lexington, NC. A 12- month exterior restoration of the 1858 Courthouse was completed in 2014. One of North Carolina's most distinguished antebellum buildings, the Old Courthouse is one of the only historic buildings in the area open to the public. The Davidson County Historical Museum maintains a permanent collection highlighting the natural history and culture of Davidson County which is available to the public through regularly scheduled exhibits and education programs. Complimentary Admission.
The Historical Museum's mission is to preserve, protect, collect and present the material culture of Davidson County through regularly scheduled exhibits and programs.
We sell mugs, pens, and books on local history. Some topics include the early courthouses in the county, and the Native Americans who once inhabited the Yadkin Valley.
