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Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum

Located in the Mount Pleasant Historic District, the handsome three-story main building of what was the Western Carolina Male Academy established in 1852, is now the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum and provides a glimpse of 18th to mid-20th century life in Cabarrus County.

The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from March through mid-December. The museum is closed in January and February for maintenance and updates. The library is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. 

Admission to the museum and library is free and donations are appreciated. Visit the website to learn more and see a list of special events.

dresses and weaving tools on display inside museum
military uniform on display inside museum
cases filled with artifacts on display inside museum
exterior of three-story historic museum
1145 N College St
Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124

(704) 436-6612
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