Person County Museum of History

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Person County Museum of History

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We are a 8-building campus of historical buildings and exhibits in the heart of uptown Roxboro. Come The museum will reopen January 6, 2022.

Hours Thursday & Friday 10-4, Saturday by appointment only. Email [email protected]

11/02/2026

🇺🇸 Join us for a special Veterans Day Gathering at the Person County Museum of History on November 7!

Start your morning by watching the Person Veterans Council Parade in Uptown Roxboro, then walk on down to the museum from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM as we honor all who served.

Enjoy music by the Roxboro Community School Band and refreshments provided by local civic groups, including Rotary Club of Roxboro and Kiwanis Club of Roxboro.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful community gathering! ❤️🤍💙

10/31/2026

💀 She may look a little spooky… but Lucy has quite the story to tell.

Once used by Dr. Merritt to study the human body, Lucy is a real human skeleton that was donated to science more than a century ago. Today, she remains part of our collection as a fascinating glimpse into early medical education.

A little eerie, a lot historic…and definitely one of the museum’s most unforgettable residents. You never know what you may find at the museum!

10/30/2026

A little Halloween charm is waiting in the Museum Gift Shop! 🎃

Shop our handmade sewn pumpkins and Halloween treat bags, then make your own bag of vintage candy for a sweet throwback treat. 🍬

Stop by and grab a little something festive before Halloween- we’re here until 4:00 PM !

10/28/2026

Did you know we have a GIFT SHOP?! 🛍️

Our gift shop is filled with unique, locally made treasures from handmade aprons and fabric creations to gifts, décor and fun finds you won’t see just anywhere.

Every purchase helps support the Person County Museum of History and our mission to preserve and share the stories of our community. ❤️

Next time you visit, be sure to take a few extra minutes to browse the gift shop…you might just find the perfect little something!

10/26/2026

Lights, camera, Roxboro! 🎥

We were excited to welcome the filming crew to the Person County Museum of History as part of the upcoming NC Main Street Main to Main Trail video highlighting Roxboro!

A big thank you to Uptown Roxboro and the NC Main Street program/production team for including us in this opportunity to showcase the history, character and special places that make our community worth exploring !

And a special thank you to our amazing museum volunteers for hopping in and helping bring the museum to life on camera!

We can’t wait to see Roxboro shine on screen!

10/23/2026

10/20/2026

Help us continue Making History Personal. ❤️

The Person County Museum of History relies on community support to preserve local artifacts, create meaningful exhibits, provide educational programming, and keep our doors open for generations to come.

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference.

You can donate online through our website (https://www.pcmuseumnc.org/giving) or mail your contribution to:

Person County Museum of History
P.O. Box 1792
Roxboro, NC 27573

Thank you for supporting the history of Roxboro and Person County!

10/14/2026

What a wonderful open house at the Shorty Lawson Museum.

We had a fantastic crowd join us for a day of stories, history and conversation.

Located in the home where Cornell “Shorty” Lawson and his family lived for nearly 50 years, the museum honors Shorty’s life while also telling the broader story of Black tenant farmers throughout the tobacco-growing South. Through oral histories, art and firsthand stories, visitors were able to get a glimpse into the work, challenges and everyday life that shaped generations of families in our community.

Thank you to everyone who came out and experienced it with us!

10/12/2026

WE WANT YOU to attend Supper Club! 🇺🇸

Step back into the World War II USO era for a special evening supporting two important pieces of our local community!

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
📍 Panetta Event Center at American Legion Post 138
218 Chub Lake Street, Roxboro, NC 27573
🎖️ World War II USO Theme
🎟️ $150 per person
📌 RSVP by November 20, 2026

Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Person County Museum of History and American Legion Post 138.

Reserve your spot at pcmuseumnc.org/events.

10/07/2026

Join us at the Person County Museum of History for a special Veterans Day Gathering as we come together to honor all who have served! 🇺🇸

Following the Person Veterans Council Parade, stop by the museum for a morning of community, remembrance, and appreciation for our veterans. We’re excited to have the RCS Band performing as part of the gathering! 🎶

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, following the parade
📍 Person County Museum of History
309 N. Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573

Bring your family, join your neighbors, and help us celebrate and honor the men and women who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙

Address

309 N Main Street, PO Box 1792
Roxboro, NC
27573

Website

http://pcmuseumnc.org/

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