It's already time to begin filling the April calendar with notable arts opportunities and this free one is a must see! Plan now to join the Stanly County Historical Society in recognizing the art of the quilt! In the historic setting of the 1852 Isaiah W. Snuggs and Freeman-Marks Houses, the AIRING OF THE QUILTS […]
Enjoy an evening lawn concert with A.J. Bennett. A.J. is an accomplished musician and plays mandolin, guitar, banjo and fiddle. His concert will run the gamut from from Bach to Charlie Pride, Ed Sheeran and everything in between. Lawn seating will be limited to 50 guests and guests should reserve space by registering on HistoricStanly.org. […]
"What if for one day everything stopped...and we all just listened to the music?" This was the thought of the founder, Brian Mallman in 2013. International Play Music on the Porch Day is always the last Saturday in August and has been observed in over 70 countries and 700 cities worldwide. This year, Stanly County […]
The Stanly County Historical Society will host a Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Albemarle. Maps will be available at the Isaiah Snuggs House at 112 N. Third in Downtown Albemarle. Eight historical interpreters will be stationed along the route of the original 6 blocks. Walkers may begin the self-guided tours at their leisure. Reservations are […]
The Stanly County History Center and The Stanly County Historical Society will co-host a “Living History Day” with Civil War reenactors, spinning demos, jump rope making, old fashioned children’s games, and interactive exhibits and tours. This will be at the Snuggs House Museum located at 112 North 3rd Street in Albemarle, NC. This event will […]
The Stanly County Historical Society will host house tours of the 2 restored homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, our featured program will be Native American Interpreter Matt Steed. Matt will present the history and music of the Cherokee tribe at 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30.
This guided candlelight tour of the Historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House will explore the unusual and often bizarre customs and rituals of death and mourning during the Victorian era of 1886. Join us on this solemn occasion to pay your respects as we mourn the loss the lady of the house, Ellen Milton Snuggs, 1850-1886.
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 & […]