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!

Living History Saturdays 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.

Museum Yard Sale Fundraiser!

Friday, July 24th & Saturday, July 25th, 2026

The Museum of the Waxhaws Summer Yard Sale Event will take place Friday, July 24th from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Shoppers can browse a great selection of home décor, furniture, antiques, appliances, and more, all while supporting a meaningful cause.

This special fundraiser is a chance to shop for unique finds and help support the Museum of the Waxhaws at the same time. Proceeds from the event will benefit museum history programming and events, helping us continue to bring local history to life for our community. Best of all, all yard sale shoppers will receive free museum admission during the event.

Want to donate to the event? Donation drop-offs will be accepted beginning July 13th through the event. Every donated item helps make this fundraiser possible and directly supports the museum’s mission.

History Morning – July 25th, 2026 – 9am

The Museum of the Waxhaws is excited to host History Morning on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 AM at 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC. This special gathering is designed for museums, historic organizations, and history enthusiasts to come together for a morning of conversation, collaboration, and community.

History Morning is an opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about preserving and sharing history, exchange ideas, build relationships, and strengthen the local history community. Whether you represent an organization or simply have a love for history, you are invited to join us for this meaningful morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws.

To RSVP, email museumofthewaxhaws0@gmail.com

Featured Blogs

Why Does the Museum of the Waxhaws Host the Battle of Charlotte?

The Battle of Charlotte American Revolution Reenactment and Living History Weekend has brought Revolutionary history to life for many years. When its longtime event site unexpectedly fell through last year, the future of this meaningful tradition became uncertain.

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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.

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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.