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Step Into Burke County's Story

Whether you're exploring local history, planning a family outing, or visiting from out of town, Historic Burke Foundation offers opportunities to experience the people, places, and events that shaped our community.

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Historic Properties

Historic Burke County Courthouse

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Available for tours, private events (weddings, birthday parties, retirement receptions, etc.), meetings, field trips, photoshoots, and more.

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Historic Courthouse hours: Monday - Thursday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (closed on county holidays)

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Suggested donation: $5 per adult, 12 years and under free

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Rental fee and deposit required for private events, meetings, photoshoots and similar events. The historic courtroom upstairs includes a stage, seating, lighting, and sound (HBF staff required).

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The Captain Charles McDowell, Jr. House

at Quaker Meadows

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Available for tours, private events (weddings, birthday parties, retirement receptions, etc.), meetings, field trips, photoshoots, and more.

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Hours by appointment only.

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Suggested donation: $5 per adult, 12 years and under free

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Rental fee and deposit required for private events, meetings, photoshoots, and similar events.

Schedule

Quaker Meadows Cemetery

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Available for tours and field trips.

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Hours by appointment only.

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Suggested donation: $5 per adult, 12 years and under free

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Erwin Family Cemetery at Belvidere

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Available for tours and field trips.

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Hours by appointment only.

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Suggested donation: $5 per adult, 12 years and under free

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