Two new pieces of Valdese history will soon be on display at the Waldensian Heritage Museum: a car owned by the first mayor and the town’s first firetruck.
With the celebration of the Edict of Emancipation set for Sunday, Feb. 15, Matt Matthews takes a look at Waldensian history and why that history remains vitally relevant today.Â
Experience a unique opportunity to honor family roots and preserve history at the Waldensian Heritage Museum in Valdese. "Blast from the Past: Photo Scan and Genealogy Days" event on May 2 and 3, where guests can bring photographs of Valdese or its early Waldensian residents to be scanned into the museum's archives at no cost.Â
By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN
Arts & Entertainment Editor
2 min to read
Valdese’s Waldensian Heritage Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a free gala event on September 21. Executive Director Gretchen Costner invites the public to the festivity on Rodoret Street starting at 3 p.m., featuring live music, culinary delights including salsiccia, children's activities, and new items at the gift shop. The museum, founded in 1974, showcases artifacts of early settler life and offers resources for visitors to trace their Waldensian roots. For more information, visit waldensianheritagemuseum.com or contact 828-874-1111.
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