Upcoming 2025 Events
Clenny Creek - Heritage Day
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Details & Location
Saturday April 19, 2025 10 am to 4 pm Bryant House Properties Free Admission |
Program Information
The Heritage Day is the annual rite of spring showcasing the 1820s Bryant House and 1760s Joel McLendon Cabin. There will be crafters demonstrating old-time activities such as quilting, weaving, cooking, woodworking, and living history. Attendees can also sample the farm animal petting area and live music and entertainment. There will also be reenactors of both the American Revolution and the Civil War. New activities this year include an Easter Egg Hunt for children 6-years of age and under at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. In addition, there will be two Scavenger Hunts. One hunt is for children for ages7 to 17 with four winners receiving prizes. For participants 18 years and older, there will be ten winners who will also receive gifts. |
Colonial Day at the Shaw House
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Details & Location
Saturday May 10, 2025 9 am to 4 pm Free Admission |
Program Information
Join us on Saturday May 10, for a special Colonial Day. Events will include Colonial re-enactors in period dress, crafts from the period including a blacksmith, and hourly short talks about the time period and events. There will be exhibits and tours. Food and drinks will be available from the Pinecrest High School Wrestling Club. This is a free event. |
Annual Meeting
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Details & Location
Sunday June 1, 2025 2 pm to 4 pm Weymouth Center |
Program Information
The annual meeting program will be held at the Weymouth Center Great Room in Southern Pines. Seating will be provided. Danielle Herbst will be the speaker talking about the Boyd family and their estate.There will be a short business meeting with reports by the Co-Presidents and election of new directors. Refreshments will be served and the grounds will be open for touring. Directions: on May Street, turn east onto Connecticut Avenue. The Center is located at 555 East Connecticut Avenue. Free Admission for members and a guest. |
Donations Needed for Tag Sale
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Donate Your Stuff
Weekdays from 1 to 4 pm or, call for pickup (910) 692-2051 |
For a Tag Sale to Benefit the Moore County Historical Association
Shaw House, 110 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines Drop off your items at the Shaw House or call (910) 692-2051 for pick-up. Last day is September 1, 2025. The HUGE tag sale will be held Friday, September 12 from 9 am to 2 pm and Saturday, September 13 from 9 am to 4 pm. A donation receipt will be provided for your tax records. |
Shaw House Heritage Fair & Moore Treasures Sale
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Moore Treasures
Friday September 12, 2025 9 am to 2 pm Shaw House Properties Free Admission Heritage Fair & Sale
Saturday September 13, 2025 9 am to 4 pm Shaw House Properties |
Moore Treasures Pre-Sale
Free Admission There will be collectibles, pottery, jewelry, art, antiques, vintage books, toys, glassware, and much more, all at great prices. Shaw House Heritage Fair and Moore Treasures Sale
Admission $2 Includes Free Raffle Ticket Admission Free for Children 12 & Under The Heritage Fair offers unique vendors, food, live music, and demonstrations of old-time crafts, treasure sales, and farm animals for petting. |
Bryant House Holiday Open House
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Details & Location
Sunday December 7, 2025 1 pm to 4 pm Bryant House Properties Free Admission |
Program Information
Get into the old-time Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas open house at the historic 1820s Bryant House and 1760s McLendon Cabin. The Moore County Historical Association and Friends of the Bryant House will host the event so every Yule visitor can get a little taste of how early settlers celebrated Christmas. |
Members Holiday Party
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Details & Location
Thursday December 11, 2025 5 pm to 7 pm Shaw House Properties Members & Guests Only |
Program Information
Tis the season for yule tide greetings and to say to our members, “thank you for your support.” Come step back in time and join us in olde holiday cheer. The house will be decorated in natural seasonal items. Seasonal music will be provide by a harpist. Light refreshments and condiments will be available. Come and meet your Board members over a glass of cheer. |
Shaw House Holiday Open House
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Details & Location
Saturday December 13, 2025 1 pm to 4 pm Shaw House Properties Free Admission |
Program Information
Enjoy old-time decorations, warm apple cider and homemade cookies at the annual Christmas Open House. Musical entertainment will be provided also. Tour three house-museums built during the 1700s and 1800s. The event is free to the public to let people see how early Southern Pines and Moore County residents lived. The Gift Shop will be open for those unique gifts of scented, custom-designed soaps, note cards, commemorative postal envelopes, and books on Moore County history. |
Past 2025 Events
Lecture: Jane Pratt, North Carolina's First Congresswoman
Exploring the Pacific Northwest Tour Presentation