Summer 2010 newsletter

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Caldwell Heritage Museum

The Museum opened in 1991 and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Caldwell County, North Carolina,
through about two dozen permanent exhibits and rotating special exhibits.

Your special days (birthdays and such) on the popular Caldwell County Township Calendar! 
Click here to find out how. Deadline: September 15, 2010.

The Museum is producing a series of DVDs of Caldwell County history.
We appreciate the support we have already received
to make the project a reality!

Click here to find out how to add your own support.

The Museum maintains a wish list of items needed for the Museum's operations.

      Directions: The Caldwell Heritage Museum is located in Lenoir, near downtown at 112 Vaiden Street behind the Davenport School. From Highway 321 going north, turn west (left) onto Routes 18/64 at "Downtown Lenoir" sign, and then immediately bear left again before the McDonald's (Rt. 64/(Morganton Blvd.). Make a right onto Mulberry Street (second traffic light). Turn left on to College Avenue at the first traffic light (uphill). Go through the next light, and make an immediate left onto Vaiden Street, opposite St. James Episcopal Church. The museum is on the right. Mapquest directions.

     
Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am until 4:30pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Other times are available by appointment.

2010 HOLIDAY HOURS (exceptions to usual schedule)

November 24, Wednesday: 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
November 25,Thanksgiving: CLOSED
December 24: 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
December 25, Christmas: CLOSED
January 1, 2011-New Year’s Day: CLOSED

           Contact the museum at (828) 758-4004, or via email at caldheritmus@aol.com

The Museum is a member of the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce
and the Friends of Mountain History.

INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE:  If Caldwell County Schools are closed for inclement weather, the Museum will also be closed.  If schools are on a delayed schedule or it is a teacher’s work day due to weather, the Museum will be open on a Saturday schedule (10-3).  If the schools have early dismissal due to weather, the Museum will be closed also. 


112 Vaiden St. SW 
Lenoir, NC 28645

email:  caldheritmus@aol.com
(828) 758-4004

 www.caldwellheritagemuseum.org/
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Page updated 09/04/2010
Web master: Karin Borei, Museum volunteer


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