Used by the Muskhogean speaking Indians of the Pee Dee area approximately 300 years ago, this ceremonial burial site has been archaeologically restored and offers a museum containing many relics of the past. Several pre-Columbian buildings, including two temples and a mortuary have been reconstructed. The visitor center offers interpretive exhibits, a film and a slide show.
Location:
Hwy 731 & Hwy 73, Mount Gilead North Carolina
Telephone
910-439-6802
Other History nearby:
(Charlotte) Charlotte Museum of History
(Mooresville) DE Turner & Company
(Brooks) Dinosaur Provincial Park
(Huntersville) Historic Latta Place
(Sanford) House in the Horseshoe
(Pineville) James K Polk Memorial State Hist Site
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04/01 Coming to The Mount Gilead area
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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