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The Apex Historical Society shares a common bond with many similar organizations around the local area, state and nation to work toward discovering and preserving historical information about how our communities began and help retain the character of earlier times as our society evolves.
A number of those organizations are listed here to provide provide insight to our neighboring communities and their activities. |
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 Apex Historical Society - In October, 1987, the Apex Historical Society was formed to capture and preserve history from the towns colorful past as a small, rural settlement and insure the character of that early time remains a part of the rapidly evolving community of today and help guide its future progress. Officially chartered in March, 1988, the Apex Historical Society has grown to include both new and long time residents with the same vision and purpose. Read more...
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 Wake County Historical Society - The WCHS was formed in 1957 to help preserve the history of Wake County and educate people on important events that happened in Wake and surrounding counties. The premise for forming the Society was that If one appreciates the past, they will be better able to understand the present. Read more...
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 Capital Area Preservation - As Wake County's non-profit historic preservation organization, Capital Area Preservation (CAP) works to secure a place for historic resources in Wake County's future through programs of protection, promotion and education. Read more...
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 The
Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies
is a coalition of societies, associations, and commissions
located throughout the state that are dedicated to preserving
and promoting history in North Carolina. An advisory
board made up of members of historical organizations
from across the state. Read
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 Historic Oakwood - Oakwood is a nineteenth century neighborhood and historic district located near downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The neighborhood includes hundreds of homes in a variety of architectural styles, many of which have been painstakingly restored and preserved to maintain their original stature and beauty. Sidewalks and trees line the quiet streets, making it an ideal place for a walking tour during an afternoon visit. Read more...
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The Chatham County Historical Association is a non-profit corporation consisting of people interested in preserving and communicating the history of Chatham County, North Carolina. Read more... |
 The Chapel Hill Historical Society is located at the Boundary Street entrance of the Chapel Hill Museum, 523 East Franklin Street, in the Historic District near the campus and downtown area. The name Chapel Hill Historical Society suggests a focus upon the town of Chapel Hill, but the organization actually is equally concerned with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for the two are inseparable. Read more... |
 Preservation Durham - Preservation Durham's mission is to preserve the history,
architecture, and cultural heritage of Durham and Durham County
and to serve as an institution for the education of citizens
through promotion and appreciation of this heritage.
Founded in 1974 as the Historic Preservation Society of Durham,
Preservation Durham has achieved a regional reputation as one
of North Carolina's outstanding historic preservation non-profits. Read more... |
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 North Carolina Office of Archives & History - The North Carolina Office of Archives and History collects, preserves, and utilizes the state's historic resources so that present and future residents may better understand their history. The office safeguards documentary and material evidence of past generations for the education of all citizens and the protection of their democratic rights. Read more... |
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 Anson County Historical society - The Anson County Historical Society was formed in the 1950’s by a group of Ansonians interested in preserving the heritage of Anson County. The The society's funding is generally used for maintenance and upkeep of The Boggan-Hammond House and the Alexander-Little Wing furnished with period furniture and other artifacts representing everyday life in the late 1700’s and early to mid 1800’s. Read more... |
 Ashe County Historical Society - The Ashe County Historical Society, organized in 1983, is guided by its mission to preserve, collect, present, and promote the rich history of the Ashe County area. The society motto is: "Preserving Our Past for Your Future." All interested persons are welcome to join us in our endeavors to preserve Ashe County’s "yesterday". Read more... |
| Beaufort Historical Association |
| PO Box 363 |
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| Beaufort NC 28516 |
| Phone: 252-728-5225 or 800-575-7483 |
| Fax: 252-728-4966 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Belmont Historical Association |
| PO Box 244 |
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| Belmont NC 28012 |
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| Historic Burke Foundation Society Inc |
| PO Box 915 |
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| Morganton NC 28680 |
| Phone: 828-437-4104 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Caldwell County Historical Society & Museum |
| 112 Vaiden St SW |
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| Lenoir NC 28645 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Carteret County Historical Society Inc |
| 1008 Arendell St |
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| Morehead City NC 28557 |
| Phone: 252-247-7533 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society |
| 1100 N Main St |
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| Mount Pleasant NC 28124 |
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Cashiers Historical Society - The Mission ofthe Cashiers Historical Society is to preserve and interpret the Zachary-Tolbert House and Cashiers Valley in order to inspire discovery and appreciation of our past as guidance for the future. Read more... |
| Catawba County Historical Association |
| PO Box 73 |
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| Newton NC 28658 |
| Phone: 828-465-0383 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Cherokee-Moravian Historical Association |
| PO Box 15523 |
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| Winston-Salem NC 27113 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Cherryville Historical Society |
| 109 E Main St |
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| Cherryville NC 28021 |
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| Chicamacomico Historical Society |
| PO Box 5 |
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| Rodanthe NC 27968 |
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 Collettsville Historical Society - Collettsville is a very quiet community located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the John's River and Mulberry Creek waters flow peacefully to join Wilson's Creek on the way to the Catawba River. A post office was established here in 1847 - four years before the county was formed. The Society strives to preserve the history and heritage of ancestors who settled, lived and worked in the northwestern corner of Caldwell County, NC. The Society spans the communities of Collettsville, Mulberry, Johns River, Globe, Upton, Maple Grove, Adako, Wilson's Creek, Mortimer, Edgemont, Cary's Flat, and Roseborough. Read more...
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| Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc. |
| 525 Vista Drive |
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| Fayetteville NC 28305 |
| Phone: 910-484-1026 |
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| Historic Flat Rock, Inc. |
| PO Box 295 |
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| Flat Rock NC 28731 |
| Phone: 828-698-0030 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies |
| 4610 Mail Service Center |
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| Raleigh NC 27699 |
| Phone: 919-807-7280 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Fort Branch Battlefield Commission, Inc. |
| P.O. Box 355 |
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| Hamilton NC 27840 |
| Contact: Don Torrence |
| Phone: 1-800-776-8566 or 1-252-809-1865 |
| Fax: 1-252-792-8710 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Francis Mill Preservation Society |
| 14 Hugh Massie Rd |
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| Waynesville NC 28786 |
| Phone: 828-456-6307 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Friends of Mountain History |
| 134 Wright Brothers Way |
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| Fletcher NC 28732 |
| Contact: Kaye Myers |
| Phone: 828-687-7234 |
| Fax: 828-687-7552 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Friends of Portsmouth Island |
| PO Box 2303 |
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| Morehead City NC 28557 |
| Contact: Kathy McNeilly |
| Phone: 828-438-1364 or 828-433-1193 |
| Fax: 828-438-9148 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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 Harnett Historical Association -
The mission of the Harnett Historical Association is to find and save historical properties from destruction and turn them into examples of various periods in the the area's history at venues throughout the county. Read more... |
| Henderson County Historic Courthouse Corporation, Inc. |
| 400 North Main Street |
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| Hendersonville NC 28792 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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 Highlands Historical Society - In 1979 a small group of Highlands residents shared a concern for the history of the town - the area was changing rapidly and historic structures were disappearing. The citizens formed the Highlands Historical Preservation Society, Inc., a non-profit organization, which unfortunately fell into inactivity. In 1999 it was reactivated as the Highlands Historical Society, Inc. for the same reasons it was originally formed. By 2000 the new society bought for the oldest house still standing in Highlands for its home and by 2002 was honored by the North Carolina Society of Historians for its progress as an an active society intent on preserving and promoting the heritage of Highlands. Read more... |
| Historic Burke Foundation Society Inc |
| PO Box 915 |
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| Morganton NC 28680 |
| Phone: 828-437-4104 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Historic Flat Rock, Inc. |
| PO Box 295 |
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| Flat Rock NC 28731 |
| Phone: 828-698-0030 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Historic Hope Foundation, Inc |
| 132 Hope House Ln |
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| Windsor NC 27983 |
| Phone: 252-794-3140 |
| Fax: 252-794-5583 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Hyde County Historical |
| 7820 Piney Woods Rd |
| & Genealogical Society |
| Fairfield NC 27826 |
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| Historic Jamestown Society |
| 603 W Main St |
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| Jamestown NC 27282 |
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| Johnston County Heritage Center |
| PO Box 2709 |
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| Smithfield NC 27577 |
| Phone: 919-934-2836 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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 Kelly Historical Society -
Kelly is a small rural community in eastern North Carolina, almost in the "toe" of Bladen County. The Cape Fear River creates its boundary line on the south, flowing from mid-state into the Atlantic Ocean. One Saturday afternoon in the Fall of 2003, "Richard" and "Linda" happened to meet at the local dumpster. Linda said, "Richard, do you ever think about organizing a historical society in the Kelly area?" Richard replied, "All the time! Let's call a meeting and see if we can get things started.". Read more... |
 Lawndale Historical Society - The Lawndale Historical Society was formed in 1993 and the Museum on the old Piedmont School grounds was dedicated in 1995. Located on the grounds of the former Piedmont School, the Lawndale Historical Museum preserves the community and family history of Lawndale and Upper Cleveland County. Exhibits include documents, photographs, and artifacts focusing on Cleveland Mills, the Piedmont School, and the residents of Lawndale. Read more... |
| Malcolm Blue Historical Society |
| PO Box 603 |
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| Aberdeen NC 28315 |
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 Macon County Historical Society & Museum - 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. Read more... |
| Maxton Historical Society |
| 201 W Graham St |
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| Maxton NC 28364 |
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| Mitchelltown Preservation Society |
| 510 W. Washington Street |
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| Kinston NC 28501 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Moore County Historical Association |
| PO Box 324 |
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| Southern Pines NC 28388 |
| Phone: 910-692-2051 |
| Fax: 910-692-2051 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Murfreesboro Historical Association |
| 116 E. Main Street |
| Roberts-Vaughan Village Center |
| Murfreesboro NC 27855 |
| Phone: 252-398-5922 |
| Fax: 252-398-5871 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Historical Society of New Bern |
| 510 Pollock St |
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| New Bern NC 28562 |
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| New Bern Preservation Foundation |
| PO Box 207 |
| 510 B Pollock Street |
| New Bern NC 28530 |
| Contact: Charles Peterson |
| Phone: 252-633-6448 |
| Fax: 252-633-4428 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Pender County Historical Society |
| PO Box 1380 |
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| Burgaw NC 28425 |
| Phone: 910-259-8543 |
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| Person County Historical Society |
| PO Box 887 |
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| Roxboro NC 27573 |
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 Pitt County Historical Society - A nonprofit association whose mission is to preserve and increase awareness of the history of Pitt County. Read more...
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| Preservation Greensboro Inc. |
| 447 West Washington Street |
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| Greensboro NC 27401 |
| Contact: Benjamin Briggs, Executive Director |
| Phone: 336-272-5003 |
| Fax: 336-271-8049 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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 The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society was founded in 1956 and is dedicated to the preservation and study of history in the Lower Cape Fear region. Its activities include restoration and exhibition of the Latimer House, a Victorian Italianate upper-class merchant's house in Wilmington's Historic District; the upkeep of the Society archives containing a wealth of local historic documents and publications; and a plethora of events, lectures, programs, and exhibits. The Society also sponsors walking tours of downtown Wilmington. Read more... |
| Historic Salisbury Foundation, Inc. |
| PO Box 4221 |
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| Salisbury NC 28145 |
| Phone: 704-636-0103 |
| Fax: 704-636-2522 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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 Stokes County Historical Society - The Stokes County Historical Society was established in 1968 to:
Study the history of Stokes County;
Collect, preserve, and display papers, books, relics, and other items of historical interest;
Acquire and manage real estate and personal property of an historical nature; and
Provide for the marking and preservation of historical sites and buildings. Read more... |
| Historical Society of Topsail Island |
| 720 Channel Boulevard |
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| Topsail Beach NC 28445 |
| Phone: 910-329-4446 or 800-626-2780 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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 Collettesville Historical Society - The village of Collettsville is located in the foot hills of western North Carolina in northwestern Caldwell County. The town is at the confluence of Mulberry Creek and Johns River. This neck of the woods covers the northwestern section of Caldwell County from Wilson Creek, including Johns River to Mulberry Creek. The area was settled, beginning in the late 1750's and 1760's by Scot-Irish, Germans and other nationalities. Read more...
Collettsville Historical Society - Collettsville is a very quiet community located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the John's River and Mulberry Creek waters flow peacefully to join Wilson's Creek on the way to the Catawba River. A post office was established here in 1847 - four years before the county was formed. The Society's goal is to preserve the history and heritage ancestors who settled, lived and worked in this northwestern corner of Caldwell County, North Carolina. The Society spans the communities of Collettsville, Mulberry, Johns River, Globe, Upton, Maple Grove, Adako, Wilson's Creek, Mortimer, Edgemont, Cary's Flat, and Roseborough.
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| Historical Preservation Group |
| 1603 West Road |
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| Kinston NC 28501 |
| Phone: 252-522-0540 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Richmond County Historical Society, Inc |
| PO Box 1763 |
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| Rockingham NC 28380 |
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| Warren County Historical Association |
| 210 Plummer Street |
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| Warrenton NC 27589 |
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| Washington Area Historic Foundation |
| 310 W Main St |
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| Washington NC 27889 |
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| Washington County Historical Society |
| 302 East Water Street |
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| Plymouth NC 27962 |
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| Western NC Historical Association, Inc. |
| 283 Victoria Rd |
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| Asheville NC 28801 |
| Phone: 828-253-9231 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Western North Carolina Historical Association and Smith-McDowell House Museum |
| 283 Victoria Road |
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| Asheville NC 28801 |
| Phone: 828-253-9231 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Wilson Historic Preservation Commission |
| PO Box 10 |
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| Wilson NC 27894 |
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| Yadkin County Historical Society |
| 216 S Van Buren St |
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| Yadkinville NC 27055 |
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| Yancey History Association |
| PO Box 1088 |
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| Burnsville NC 28714 |
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 The Moravian Historical Society - One of the oldest historical societies in Pennsylvania, the Moravian Historical Society was established in 1857 to preserve the history of the Moravian Church. The founding members wished to preserve the church's history and customs which they feared might be forgotten. The society's mission is to present the story of the Moravian Church and its contributions to American history and culture. Read more... |
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| Miscellaneous |
| New Bern Preservation Foundation |
| PO Box 207 |
| 510 B Pollock Street |
| New Bern NC 28530 |
| Contact: Charles Peterson |
| Phone: 252-633-6448 |
| Fax: 252-633-4428 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Cherokee County Historical Museum |
| 87 Peachtree St |
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| Murphy NC 28906 |
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| Coe Foundation for Archaeological Research |
| PO Box 25311 |
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| Raleigh NC 27611 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Forest History Society |
| 701 William Vickers Ave |
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| Durham NC 27701 |
| Contact: Steven Anderson, President |
| Phone: 919-682-9319 |
| Fax: 919-682-2349 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Fort Branch Battlefield Commission, Inc. |
| P.O. Box 355 |
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| Hamilton NC 27840 |
| Contact: Don Torrence |
| Phone: 1-800-776-8566 or 1-252-809-1865 |
| Fax: 1-252-792-8710 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Henderson County Historic Courthouse Corporation, Inc. |
| 400 North Main Street |
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| Hendersonville NC 28792 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Johnston County Heritage Center |
| PO Box 2709 |
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| Smithfield NC 27577 |
| Phone: 919-934-2836 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| North Carolina Association of Historians |
| Campbell University |
| PO Box 356 |
| Buies Creek NC 27506 |
| Contact: Department of Government, History, and Justice |
| Phone: 910-893-1480 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Preservation North Carolina |
| PO Box 27644 |
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| Raleigh NC 27611 |
| Phone: 919-832-3652 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| Railroad House Historical Society Inc |
| 505 Rockingham Rd |
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| Rockingham NC 28379 |
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| Spring Green Preservation Fund, Inc. |
| 903 Kildaire Farm Road |
| (service site in Martin County, NC) |
| Cary NC 27511 |
| Contact: Thomas L. "Lew" Grimes |
| Phone: 919-469-5443 |
| Fax: 919-469-5657 |
| Email: Send an email... |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| The Friends of the Archives, Inc. |
| 4614 Mail Service Ctr |
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| Raleigh NC 27699 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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| The Winterville Historical Society Museums |
| 2543 Church St |
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| Winterville NC 28590 |
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| Trading Path Association |
| PO Box 643 |
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| Hillsborough NC 27278 |
| Phone: 919-644-0600 |
| Fax: 919-644-0600 |
| Website: Visit the website... |
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