Murphy – The public is invited to the Cherokee County Historical Museum at 87 Peachtree St. downtown from 2-6 p.m. Friday, May 1, for an open house celebration.
Museum organizers are happy to be celebrating the completion of a large renovation project that expanded into The museum also utilizes the part of the building once occupied by the Murphy Police Department.
The Carnegie Library Building serves residents and visitors alike as a genealogy research destination as well as a museum. The building opens its full facility to the public for research, education, storytelling and the enjoyment of learning about the region’s rich roots. The museum houses extensive collections and education that tells of Native American heritage as well as early Appalachian life.
Discover what it was like to live in Cherokee County many years ago. See artifacts including textiles, old farming equipment, household items from early settlers, minerals, tools, books and more. See exhibits on the Trail of Tears and the region’s role as the site of Fort Butler.
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Enter to the right of the building.
Details: Call 828-837-6792.