Museum Hours: Open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 to 5 p.m. The last admission is sold at 4 pm to ensure ample time to see our exhibits and historic homestead.
Please contact us at 704-843-1832 or museumofthewaxhaws0@gmail.com with any questions!
The Museum of the Waxhaws will be OPEN
12:00pm – 3:00pm
on Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the Museum of the Waxhaws!
250th Celebration Event Schedule!
Demonstration Schedule
12:30 PM — Black Powder Musket Firing Demonstration
1:30 PM — Cannon Firing Demonstration
2:30 PM — Black Powder Musket Firing Demonstration
3:30 PM — Cannon Firing Demonstration
4:00 PM — Celebration Concludes
Museum of the Waxhaws
July 4 | 12:00–4:00 PM | Free Admission
Start the day by watching for the Museum of the Waxhaws in the Town of Waxhaw’s Fourth of July Parade, then join us at the museum for an afternoon of living history, demonstrations, and activities celebrating the spirit of 1776.
Demonstration Schedule
12:30 PM — Black Powder Musket Firing Demonstration
1:30 PM — Cannon Firing Demonstration
2:30 PM — Black Powder Musket Firing Demonstration
3:30 PM — Cannon Firing Demonstration
4:00 PM — Celebration Concludes
Ongoing Activities & Living History
Throughout the afternoon, visitors can explore an 18th-century military encampment featuring an officer’s tent, additional period tents, historical displays, and interpreters sharing the experiences of the American Revolution.
Living-history activities and hands-on opportunities will continue between scheduled demonstrations, giving visitors an up-close and immersive look at the people, equipment, and stories of America’s fight for independence.
Come celebrate Independence Day where history speaks and the spirit of 1776 lives on.
Living History Saturday at the Homestead!
Living History Saturday at the Homestead
Step back in time at the historic homestead during our 2026 Living History Saturdays! On select Saturdays throughout the year, the homestead will come alive as skilled interpreters live, work, and demonstrate daily life of the past right before your eyes.
Visitors are invited to slow down, step inside history, and learn by watching and doing—from traditional household tasks and crafts to the rhythms of work, family, and survival in earlier times. Wander the grounds, ask questions, and experience what life was truly like centuries ago.
Whether you’re a history lover, a family looking for hands-on learning, or simply curious about the past, Living History Saturdays offer a memorable, immersive experience for all ages.
Featured Blogs
Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson: A Mother of the Carolina Backcountry
In the rugged Carolina backcountry of the Waxhaws, Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson lived a life marked by endurance, sacrifice, and quiet courage. A mother of three sons, her hardships began before her youngest child was even born.
Listen and Remember: A Historical Play About the Formation of Waxhaw’s Colonial Settlement
From 1965 to 2006, the town of Waxhaw, NC, was home to a beloved outdoor play called Listen and Remember. The play told the story of the formation of the Waxhaws Colonial Settlement by Scots-Irish immigrants, a pivotal moment in the history of the area, and the birthplace of future U.S. President Andrew Jackson. READ MORE
The Strange Tale of Andrew Jackson Sr.’s Final Journey
Andrew Jackson Sr., the father of future U.S. President Andrew Jackson, passed away in February 1767, at his home in what is now Mineral Springs, NC. As a husband and father of two sons with another child on the way, his death was a tragic event for his family and the Waxhaws community where he lived, but the story of his final journey to the Waxhaws Presbyterian church is one of strange and unexpected events. READ MORE
Andrew Jackson, a Majority of One
Judy Simpson Cook, writer, producer, director, and actress, shared her gifts with the Museum of the Waxhaws by writing, directing and producing, Andrew Jackson, a Majority of One on March 26, 2023. Bob Hook, local area actor, performed this one-person play taking place on the last evening of Andrew Jackson’s second term as President. READ MORE
Support Our Cause
The Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial are administered by the Andrew Jackson Historical Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining a repository for the collection of artifacts and other resource materials that focus on the history of the Waxhaw region and Andrew Jackson.
Our fiscal year begins the end of June. You can contribute at any time as an individual, family, or business. We are always seeking sponsors to help fund our Museum. Your contribution allows us to share local history and cultural experiences with people of all ages throughout our region.
Host your next event at the Museum!
We offer unique indoor and outdoor environments for weddings, special parties, corporate functions, meetings, concerts, or any other special event. Learn more.
- Main Museum Special Event Room: This room offers a large flexible room with an enclosed glass porch facing the Museum Grounds and a catering kitchen. Capacity varies with event type.
- Auditorium/Theater: This space seats 91.
Admission:
- Adults (ages 15+): $10.00
- Seniors (65+), Military & Educators: $8.00
- Children (ages 5-14): $5.00
- Children 4 and under: free
Visiting Guidelines:
- The museum grounds are NOT part of the public parks system. Paying admission is required to walk around the grounds unless allowed during special events.
- Professional/commercial photography is prohibited.
- For safety reasons, the museum grounds are closed to the public when the museum is closed, i.e., the grounds are NOT open for walking, hiking, running, etc.
- Pets are prohibited on the grounds.