The Carthage Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of preserving and sharing the everyday history of the town of Carthage and the people who have called it home.
Founded on January 27, 2001, the Carthage Museum is the only town-centric museum in Moore County. For 25 years, it has offered visitors a close look at daily life in Carthage from the Victorian period through the 1960s. The collection includes household items, tools, photographs, documents, and personal artifacts that tell the story of how ordinary people lived, worked, and raised families in the town.
When visitors walk through the doors, they are welcomed by museum volunteers who know Carthage firsthand. Some come from families who have lived in the area for generations. Others are newer residents who have grown to love the town and its history. Together, they give their time to preserve the stories, objects, and memories that make Carthage what it is.
The museum remains free and open to the public. It is located at 202 Rockingham St, Carthage, and currently welcomes visitors on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. As part of the anniversary year, the board and volunteers are taking inventory of the collection and planning thoughtful updates to refresh exhibits while honoring the museum’s roots.
The Carthage Museum continues to serve as a place of learning, connection, and community pride. It offers insight not only into the past, but into the values and spirit that still shape the town today.
For more information, please contact the museum at (910) 947-2216.
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