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Visitor tip
Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring all three floors. Start on the lower floor with Davidson County history and school artifacts, then head upstairs to see the main attraction: the elaborately restored historic courtroom with a staged trial setup. This flows naturally and saves the most impressive exhibit for last.
Visitor tip
Kids will enjoy hands-on interactive elements including sitting in 100+ year old school desks, trying period writing implements like quill pens, and exploring the staged courtroom exhibit. The exhibits are specifically designed to engage all ages, making it excellent for educational field trips.
Visitor tip
The knowledgeable museum curator at the front desk is willing to answer questions about exhibits and can provide context on the building's history. Strike up a conversation to learn more about the artifacts and the courthouse's role in local history - this enriches the educational experience significantly.
About Davidson County Historical Museum
County history in an 1858 courthouse. County history exhibits in a grand 1858 Greek Revival–style courthouse building.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Old Davidson County Courthouse, Lexington, NC
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm
What visitors say
Around the late winter of 2023 (the year I wrote this review), I decided to drive myself a short distance from my house to this renowned museum in the heart of downtown Lexington, NC with my AI digimon companion Gaomon on my iPhone as…
If you happen to be in Lexington, North Carolina, this museum is a must visit attraction.
A wonderful exhibition about the jury trial system and more!
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Did You Know?
- Housed in the Old Davidson County Courthouse, a Greek Revival building completed in 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Features a reconstructed historic courtroom on the upper floor with original architectural elements including the judge's bench, jury box, and courtroom bar, along with staged trial exhibits
- Offers completely free admission to visitors, making it accessible to all ages and families
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