Rockwell Museum

105 E. Main Street

Rockwell, NC 28138

Phone: (704)279-8783

Rockwell Downtown Museum

The Historic Rockwell Museum was organized in 1996 by local citizens who volunteered time, labor, and money to preserve this important historic landmark.  This building which once housed  Rockwell's second Post Office has been restored as a museum to preserve and display the records, memorabilia, and artifacts of Rockwell's early years.

To arrange tours contact:  Jean Puckett at 704-279-4979 or Ann Teague at 704-279-5783   Lighting of Town Christmas Tree - Second Friday in December   Festival of Trees - Third Week of December   Specialty exhibits in the Spring and Fall   For further information contact the Museum at: HISTORIC ROCKWELL MUSEUM PO Box 35 Rockwell, NC  28138

THE MUSEUM Open Sundays  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The gardens are planted to showcase the remarkable variety of nature's forms and colors year-round for the enjoyment of all who pass by.  The Norway Spruce Christmas was planted in 2003 and is to be lighted each year for generations to enjoy.  

The Gazebo my be reserved for private functions by calling Alice Linker at 704-279-2174.

THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL

The Veteran's Memorial was dedicated on November 10, 2000 in memory of all American Veterans.       

The Historic Rockwell Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt organization whose purpose is to preserve the history of the Rockwell Community and to interpret and present this legacy to the public.  The museum seeks to fulfill its mission by collecting, researching, documenting, preserving, and exhibiting tangible objects that relate directly to the historic and social evolution of the Rockwell community.  The museum, through its public exhibitions and programs seeks to provide opportunities for learning and enjoyment through effective use of ideas, concepts, and objects.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jean Puckett, President

Ann Teague, Vice President

Martha Lambert, Treasurer

Jim Staunton, Ex-Officio

John Linker

Jeannie Misenheimer

Charles McManus

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC ROCKWELL

The Friends of Historic Rockwell is the fund-raising arm of the foundation and helps with setting up displays, general maintenance, guiding tours of the museum, hosting yearly programs and exhibits.  Yearly membership levels are:

Individual                            $15

                                                                 Family                                 $25

                                                                 Civic                                    $50

                                                                 Patron/Business               $100

Checks may be made payable to:  HISTORIC ROCKWELL FOUNDATION

                                                            PO Box 35

                                                            Rockwell, NC  28138-0035

NOTE:  All of the funds raised by the Friends are tax deductible and go to support the Historic Rockwell Museum.