Wilkes Heritage Museum

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100 E Main St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
+1 (336) 667-3171
https://wilkesheritagemuseum.com

The Wilkes Heritage Museum, Inc. was founded in 1968 with a mission to restore the historic Old Wilkes County Jail to its original 1860 appearance and transform it into an educational hub for the local community.

Over the years, the museum has successfully completed the restoration of not only the Old Wilkes County Jail, but also the homes of Captain Robert Cleveland, the Finley Law Office, and the Wilkes County Courthouse, showcasing the rich heritage of Wilkesboro.

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5.03 reviews
Sharon T.
10/28/2025

I have visited the Museum many times. They have also allowed me to donate many items dealing with family members who were born in Wilkes County and remained residents for their entire lives. The...

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Bruce K.
10/17/2025

Wilkes County is named for John Wilkes, who was an English radical, journalist and politician. This is the third building to serve as the county courthouse, completed in 1903. In 2005, the...

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Rebecca M.
7/11/2023

The Wilkes County Heritage Museum is located in Downtown Wilkesboro. Admission was $7 for the self guided tour and guided tour of the Old Jail and the Robert Cleveland Log Home. Photography was...

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