This museum was founded to honor the friendship between General Lzaro Crdenas, president of Mexico, 1934-1940, and Mr. Cameron Townsend, founder of the Summer Institute of Linguistics. On display are artifacts from Mexican Indians relating to their customs and languages. Pottery, native costumes, folk art and photographs are on display. A 1938 Chevrolet sedan, a gift from the president, can also be seen.
Location:
Davis Rd, Waxhaw North Carolina
Telephone
704-843-6045
Other Museum nearby:
(Waxhaw) Mexico-Cardenas Museum
(Waxhaw) Museum of the Alphabet
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01/10 Coming to The Waxhaw area
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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