The public is invited to tour the two historic houses owned and operated by the Stanly County Historical Society. The 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House and the Freeman-Marks House will be decorated for the holiday season. Seven themed Christmas trees and period collectibles will be displayed. Evening candlelight tours are set for Saturdays, Dec 4 & […]
The public is invited to tour the two historic houses owned and operated by the Stanly County Historical Society. The 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House and the Freeman-Marks House will be decorated for the holiday season. Seven themed Christmas trees and period collectibles will be displayed. Evening candlelight tours are set for Saturdays, Dec 4 & […]
Come and tour the historic houses owned and operated by the Stanly County Historical Society. Our guest artisan and Certified Aromatherapy Specialist, Shannon Thompson will provide a recipe and demonstration for homemade body scrub at 2:30 & 3:30. Valentine theme products will be available for purchase from Brave Acre Micro-Farmstead.
Across Stanly County the arrival of spring brings an explosion of floral landscapes and the return of outdoor living. To celebrate the beauty and rich history of Albemarle and Stanly County, The Stanly County Historical Society will host a benefit Courtyard & Garden Tour on April 30th from 10:00 - 4:00. Proceeds from this event […]
The Stanly County Historical Society will host an encore Courtyard & Garden Tour. Proceeds from this rain or shine event will fund educational programs and preservation initiatives of the Stanly County Historical Society, a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization. This self guided tour will allow access to 10 private and public courtyard & garden […]
The Stanly County Historical Society presents a candlelight tour of the 1852 Historical Home of Isaiah Snuggs. This tour will explore the unusual and often bizarre customs and rituals of death and mourning during the Victorian era of 1886. $5.00 donation per soul (cash or check only at the door) Free for Society Members.
Stanly County has a rich history of prominent musicians. Many of these musicians taught and served in local churches and schools. Through their work, others learned to make joyful sounds and cultivated a love of music. This first in a series of “Prominent Musicians” programs will honor individuals in Albemarle: Margie Mauney, Katherine Almond, Mary […]
In the historic setting of the 1852 Isaiah W. Snuggs House, this annual show will feature quilts from The Three Rivers Quilt Guild. Airing quilts outside has a long tradition in America beginning in colonial times. Early European settlers would mark the beginning of spring by airing quilts outside following heavy use during the winter […]
Get Ready to Swing! Stanly County Historical Society Presents The Salisbury Swing Band Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare for an evening of toe-tapping tunes! The Stanly County Historical Society is thrilled to announce Swinging in the Streets, a special event featuring the vibrant sounds of The Salisbury Swing Band. Mark your calendars for […]
The Stanly County Historical Society, in partnership with the Stanly County Arts Council and the America 250 Stanly County Committee, proudly presents a powerful evening of theatre and history. An Evening with Mike Wiley features his acclaimed one-man performance, One Noble Journey: The Box Marked Freedom. Join us on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 PM […]
The Stanly County Historical Society is concluding their seasonal lawn concert series with well known local musician Brent Bowers & Friends on Saturday, October 11 at 7:00 PM on the lawn of the Historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House in Downtown Albemarle. Set against the backdrop of one of Stanly County's most cherished landmarks, this free […]
Join the Stanly County Historical Society for this encore event honoring the memory of Ellen Milton Snuggs. The rooms of the 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House will be decorated as they would have been following Ellen's untimely passing. Guests will experience Victorian mourning rituals such as draping mirrors and pictures in black, view a hair wreath […]