Museum Hours: Open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 to 5 p.m. The last admission is sold at 4 pm to ensure ample time to see our exhibits and historic homestead.
Please contact us at 704-843-1832 or museumofthewaxhaws0@gmail.com with any questions!
WWI and WWII Event
Step back in time during our WWI & WWII Living History Event at the Museum of the Waxhaws. Experience history brought to life through immersive encampments, hands-on demonstrations, military displays, historic exhibits, educational presentations, and more.
Interact with living historians as they share the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and families on the home front and the front lines during both World Wars. See authentic equipment, learn how it was used, and discover the personal stories behind two defining eras in American and world history.
Event Hours
Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Get your tickets HERE or purchase them when you arrive for the event!
This event offers a meaningful, educational, and engaging experience for all ages as we honor the service, sacrifice, and legacy of those who lived through World War I and World War II.
Old Waxhaw Christmas
Step back in time for an Old Waxhaw Christmas! 
Join us on Saturday, December 12th, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Museum of the Waxhaws for a festive day of history, holiday traditions, and family fun—all with FREE admission!
Experience living history as the past comes to life through historical interpreters, explore our museum exhibits, and enjoy the sights and traditions of the Christmas season in a unique historic setting.
Be sure to visit Sunny Days Markets, featuring a wonderful selection of local vendors offering delicious food, handmade crafts, unique gifts, holiday treats, and more—perfect for checking off your Christmas shopping list while supporting small businesses.
Whether you’re coming for the history, the holiday atmosphere, or simply to spend a fun day with family and friends, there’s something for everyone.
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you at the Museum of the Waxhaws! 
The Viking Age Living History Day
New Event Announcement!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 16 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM for an exciting new living history event at the Museum of the Waxhaws!
We are thrilled to welcome Fornleið, Viking Age Living History, a group dedicated to portraying Viking Age people and culture. This will be an immersive living history experience that goes beyond the Hollywood version of Vikings and brings visitors face-to-face with the real history, daily life, and culture of the Viking Age.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience history in a way that is engaging, educational, and unforgettable, this is an event you will not want to miss!
Join us for a day of Viking Age living history at the Museum of the Waxhaws!
Get your tickets HERE or purchase them when you arrive for the event!
Featured Blogs
Why Does the Museum of the Waxhaws Host the Battle of Charlotte?
The Battle of Charlotte American Revolution Reenactment and Living History Weekend has brought Revolutionary history to life for many years. When its longtime event site unexpectedly fell through last year, the future of this meaningful tradition became uncertain.
Listen and Remember: A Historical Play About the Formation of Waxhaw’s Colonial Settlement
From 1965 to 2006, the town of Waxhaw, NC, was home to a beloved outdoor play called Listen and Remember. The play told the story of the formation of the Waxhaws Colonial Settlement by Scots-Irish immigrants, a pivotal moment in the history of the area, and the birthplace of future U.S. President Andrew Jackson. READ MORE
The Strange Tale of Andrew Jackson Sr.’s Final Journey
Andrew Jackson Sr., the father of future U.S. President Andrew Jackson, passed away in February 1767, at his home in what is now Mineral Springs, NC. As a husband and father of two sons with another child on the way, his death was a tragic event for his family and the Waxhaws community where he lived, but the story of his final journey to the Waxhaws Presbyterian church is one of strange and unexpected events. READ MORE
Andrew Jackson, a Majority of One
Judy Simpson Cook, writer, producer, director, and actress, shared her gifts with the Museum of the Waxhaws by writing, directing and producing, Andrew Jackson, a Majority of One on March 26, 2023. Bob Hook, local area actor, performed this one-person play taking place on the last evening of Andrew Jackson’s second term as President. READ MORE
Support Our Cause
The Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial are administered by the Andrew Jackson Historical Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining a repository for the collection of artifacts and other resource materials that focus on the history of the Waxhaw region and Andrew Jackson.
Our fiscal year begins the end of June. You can contribute at any time as an individual, family, or business. We are always seeking sponsors to help fund our Museum. Your contribution allows us to share local history and cultural experiences with people of all ages throughout our region.
Host your next event at the Museum!
We offer unique indoor and outdoor environments for weddings, special parties, corporate functions, meetings, concerts, or any other special event. Learn more.
- Main Museum Special Event Room: This room offers a large flexible room with an enclosed glass porch facing the Museum Grounds and a catering kitchen. Capacity varies with event type.
- Auditorium/Theater: This space seats 91.
Admission:
- Adults (ages 15+): $10.00
- Seniors (65+), Military & Educators: $8.00
- Children (ages 5-14): $5.00
- Children 4 and under: free
Visiting Guidelines:
- The museum grounds are NOT part of the public parks system. Paying admission is required to walk around the grounds unless allowed during special events.
- Professional/commercial photography is prohibited.
- For safety reasons, the museum grounds are closed to the public when the museum is closed, i.e., the grounds are NOT open for walking, hiking, running, etc.
- Pets are prohibited on the grounds.