The History Museum of Burke County

The History Museum of Burke County Burke History Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying items of historical significance from Come visit us and witness the history of Burke County.

The History Museum of Burke County promotes the collection, preservation and display of artifacts, documents and items representative of Burke County Heritage. The Museum has over 18,000 items donated from friends, family members and descendants of the area.

06/18/2026

Heyo! Come on down to HMBC on June 25th at 10am to hear Mayor Little as he talks about trains in western NC.

🌄 Coffee at the Museum – June Program! ☕️Join us Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 AM at the Claude and Jo Sitton Education C...
06/17/2026

🌄 Coffee at the Museum – June Program! ☕️
Join us Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 AM at the Claude and Jo Sitton Education Center for a fascinating look at Western North Carolina’s transportation past—and its future.

We’re excited to welcome Mayor Steve Little of Marion as our guest speaker. He’ll share the compelling story of how the end of passenger rail service in 1975 didn’t just remove a mode of travel—it severed a vital connection to our region’s heritage and to the national rail network.

For nearly 50 years, WNC has been without passenger rail, even as millions of visitors continue to travel to our mountains from cities currently served by Amtrak. But the movement to bring rail back is stronger than ever.

🚆 The WNC Rail Committee, working for more than two decades, has gathered over 140 resolutions of support from communities across the corridor—including Marion, Morganton, Old Fort, Black Mountain, Valdese, Hickory, Conover, Statesville, and Asheville. This widespread, grassroots momentum shows that restoring passenger rail isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about investing in a vibrant, connected future for Western North Carolina.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, learn something new, and be part of the conversation about reconnecting our region.

📍 History Museum of Burke County – Claude and Jo Sitton Education Center, 203 W. Meeting Street, Morganton
📅 Thursday, June 25th
⏰ 10:00 AM

We look forward to seeing you there!

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06/15/2026

On this weeks episode of HMBC, we see what the gang is up to at the Beauty Parlour! Come to The History Museum of Burke County to see it for yourself! We have a great time here and we bet you will too!

06/11/2026

Welcome to our NEW Claude & Jo Sitton Education Center here at HMBC!

06/11/2026

Join us as ❇️NEW❇️ Education Director, Bethany, hosts her first HMBC community event called 'Mixed-Media-Mapping'!
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June 27th from 12:30-2:30 ~

06/11/2026

ASL staff assistance available here at HMBC! All deaf and hard of hearing are welcome to come and enjoy our first education center community event, 'Mixed-Media-Mapping'!🗺️ Come see us June 27, 12:30-2:30~

06/06/2026

Meet our ❇️NEW❇️ Curator, Corwin, as he walks us through his favorite room at the museum, 'The Morganton News Herald | morganton.com Archives'
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Looking for fun things to do with your kids?Check out what we have planned for June.
06/04/2026

Looking for fun things to do with your kids?Check out what we have planned for June.

Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 AM for a special Coffee at the Museum in the Claude and Jo Sitton Education Center....
05/15/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 AM for a special Coffee at the Museum in the Claude and Jo Sitton Education Center.
This month, we're honored to host Erin Kizer and Meredith Maiken from The Industrial Commons, an organization leading the charge in rebuilding our manufacturing legacy while creating equitable economic opportunities across our region.
They'll also explore how infrastructure planning and land conservation play a vital role in rooting wealth locally and strengthening communities for generations.
A powerful conversation you won't want to miss.
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Address

201 W Meeting Street
Morganton, NC
28655

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18284371777

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