IN THE MUSEUM CHATHAM COUNTY GEOLOGY ~ THE LAND WE'RE ON Geology is the study of the earth’s physical structure. The land we’re on—its shape, soils, minerals, water tables—has profound effects on our lives and our history. Visit our museum to learn about the bedrock, landscape, soils, groundwater, mining and energy resources in the county. Chris Palmer's detailed Outline of Chatham Geology is available here on our website.
Geology Exhibit ~ Summer 2022 Chatham County's rocks, soils, minerals, mines and mining.
The Museum is open Wed-Fri 11 to 4 and First Sundays noon to 4. Admission is free.
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Make Chatham history a part of your summer! |
The Museum is open Wed-Fri from 11 until 4:00. Admission is free. We follow state and local directives regarding masks and distancing. |
Snippets little bits of Chatham County history * follow our Facebook page for daily posts on Chatham History *
| Construction of Carbonton Dam Deep River 1921 |
QUICK LINKS TO OUR PAGES | OUR CHATHAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS OPENWED, THURS & FRI ~ 11 – 4 IN THE HISTORIC CHATHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9 HILLSBORO ST ~ PITTSBORO Admission is free.
| WHAT'S NEW ON OUR WEBSITE NEW CHATHAM HISTORY CONTENT General Store at St Lawrence Post Office Architectural Update of Center Township & Pittsboro William Hooper~First Chatham Clerk of Court Were You Born at Mathiesen Clinic? Local History Acquisitions at Chatham Community Library Growing Up “Colored” in Chatham County, NC Essex Harris and the Ku Klux Klan Delilah Ward Womble ~ Cookie Lady Camelia London ~ WWI Yeomanette Slavery in Chatham County: A First Draft |
The Chatham County Historical Association is an all-volunteer organization devoted to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Chatham County through exhibits, tours, publications, research, and educational and community outreach programs. More about Who We Are. We welcome your feedback on our website: Webmaster@chathamhistory.org Log in to your member profile to take advantage of member benefits. |
Chatham County Historical Association
~ history@chathamhistory.org ~ PO Box 93 ~ Pittsboro NC 27312 ~ 919-542-6222 ~
~ Our Museum is located in the Historic Chatham County Courthouse ~ 9 Hillsboro St. ~ Pittsboro NC 27312 ~