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!
Battle of Charlotte Weekend
Step back in time and experience history September 26–27 at the Battle of Charlotte American Revolution Weekend!
Enjoy living history, interactive demonstrations, engaging presentations, and reenactments that bring the Revolutionary era to life. Fun and education for the whole family—don’t miss it!
The Haunted Trail Returns!
For years, when October settles over Waxhaw and darkness begins to fall a little earlier, something stirs along the wooded trails of the Museum of the Waxhaws.
Lanterns flicker between the trees. Shadows move where no one is standing. Familiar paths become something altogether different after nightfall.
The Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail is more than a Halloween event—it has become a Waxhaw tradition. It is a night of suspense, screams, laughter, and memories shared with friends and family during one of the most anticipated seasons of the year.
This October, the trail returns.
Enter the woods…if you dare.
Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail Returns
Friday, October 16th | 7:00–9:30 PM
Saturday, October 17th | 7:00–9:30 PM
Museum of the Waxhaws
The darkness is waiting. Will you walk the trail?
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.