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!
Battle of the Waxhaws: American Revolution Weekend
Join us for the Third Annual Battle of the Waxhaws – American Revolution Event Weekend!
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EN8p9JAUs/
Step into history with a full weekend of immersive experiences:
• Friday: March into Downtown Waxhaw at 7 PM
• Saturday: Event Day from 10 AM–4 PM
• Sunday: Event Day from 10 AM–3 PM
If you joined us before, you know this isn’t just an event—it’s an immersive experience you won’t forget. And this year is going to be the best yet!
EARLY BIRD DEAL:
The first 100 tickets get exclusive discounted presale pricing—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
NEW this year: Family Pass options to make it even easier to bring everyone along.
Event Details:
Saturday (June 6): 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday (June 7): 10 AM – 3 PM
Tickets include BOTH days
All battles and activities take place on museum grounds
Walk through encampments
Experience battle reenactments
Have conversations with living historians
Step into 1780 right here in Waxhaw
Get your tickets now!
This event grows every year, and 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest yet.
ALL PARKING WILL BE AT WAXHAW ELEMENTARY, a very close walk to the museum!
Parking Address: 1101 Old Providence Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Don’t miss this incredible celebration of heritage, remembrance, and Revolutionary War history!
Battle of the Waxhaws Sponsors!
Did you know that this year marks the 250th anniversary of our nation?
Celebrate and honor our country by helping bring history to life at the Battle of the Waxhaws American Revolution Weekend in Waxhaw, June 5–7.
As America commemorates 250 years of independence, our community is proud to preserve and share the stories that shaped it. The Museum of the Waxhaws will host over 100 living historians and reenactors traveling from across the country to take part in this powerful living history experience.
Help us reach our goal! We are currently seeking event sponsors to help make this weekend possible.
In addition to financial sponsors, we are also looking for in-kind donations, including:
• Bottled water (bulk)
• Ice (bulk)
• Firewood
Help us keep history alive. Be part of this important moment. Pledge your sponsorship today.
Email: museumofthewaxhaws0@gmail.com
Call: 704-843-1832
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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.