The History Museum of Burke County showcases artifacts that date back over thousands of years, going back to the era when Native Americans once hunted and lived throughout the region. Artifacts in the collection highlight mementos of stoic tribe leaders to settlers from Spain to the time of the gold rush. The artifacts housed in the History Museum of Burke County are carefully curated and exhibits are designed to share the story of Morganton and the surrounding Burke County so visitors have a better understanding of the area. Themed exhibits change yearly, while major gallery exhibits are changed on a quarterly basis.

201 W Meeting St, Morganton, NC 28655, Phone: 828-437-1777

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