Moore County Historical Association
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Our History

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Early photograph of the Shaw House in Southern Pines.
On March 7, 1946, the Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) was formed for the purpose of purchasing the Shaw House and saving it from destruction. The Shaw House is the oldest house in Southern Pines on its original foundation and is considered of major historical significance. The Shaw House was also the "beginning place" for the Town of Southern Pines and Pinehurst, North Carolina.

The Association’s founder was Elizabeth (Buffie) Ives. She was a “Yankee lady” with a “Southern heart.” It was her guiding force that led the Association in the acquisition of the Shaw House, the Alston House, the Bryant House, and other places of historical significance. These acquisitions were made not because they were mansions of great importance but because they told the story of “how the people lived.”

The Association is the oldest historical association in continuous operation in North Carolina. It has never flagged in its efforts to preserve the culture of the region.

The Moore County Historical Association has shown strong support for historic preservation, and it has won numerous awards for its efforts. The publications program, with a firm scholarly base, has likewise been a vital part of these efforts. Through the years there have been many quality exhibitions of items from the region’s rich material culture.

The Association recognizes its obligation to bring a sense of place and belonging to all citizens of Moore County. In so doing, over two hundred members and friends support the Association through donations of money, time and talent. All activities are initiated and run by volunteer friends and members of the MCHA. Our dreams are ambitious, but the Association has a history of doing the seemingly impossible through shear enthusiasm and hard work.
ABOUT
​About Us
Locations
Membership
Our History
Rent the Shaw House
Volunteer Opportunities
EVENTS & NEWS
Events
Newsletters
MUSEUMS
About Our Museums
Bryant House
Corn Crib
Garner House
Kenneth Black Cemetery
McLendon Cabin
​Mechanics Hill Cemetery
Old Scotch Graveyard
Sanders Cabin
Shaw House
Tobacco Barn

RESOURCES
Archives
Links of Interest
SHOP
Book and Gift Shop
Books
© 2022 Moore County Historical Association. 
Located at the Shaw House, Corner of Morganton Road and SW Broad Street • PO Box 324, Southern Pines, NC 28388 USA
Phone  910.692.2051 • info@moorehistory.com • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Locations
    • Membership
    • Our History
    • Rent The Shaw House
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Events & News
    • Events
    • Newsletters
  • Museums
    • About Our Museums
    • Bryant House
    • Corn Crib
    • Garner House
    • Kenneth Black Cemetery
    • McLendon Cabin
    • Mechanic's Hill Cemetery
    • Old Scotch Graveyard
    • Sanders Cabin
    • Shaw House
    • Tobacco Barn
  • Resources
    • Archives
    • Links of Interest
  • Shop
    • About Our Book and Gift Shop
    • Books
  • Contact Us
  • Videos
    • Intro Garner House
    • Intro Sanders Cabin
    • Intro Shaw House
    • Intro Tobacco Barn