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The Children's Museum has a variety of activities for youngsters to learn from, such as making arts and crafts, experimenting with musical instruments, creating plays and learning cooking skills. There are also live exhibits for children to be around animals like fish, turtles and snakes. The museum is found at Statesville's Signal Hill Mall and is affiliated with the Iredell Museums.
Address: 1613 East Broad St. Statesville NC USA 28625
 1 704 872-7508
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From old farm buildings to a 3,000-year-old mummy, Iredell Museums' Heritage Farmstead has it. There is more than 30 acres (12 ha) of land for guests to explore the trails, the various structures and the local historical artifacts. Buildings found on the property include a log house, a smoke shop, a blacksmith store and a schoolhouse, among many others. Both permanent and changing exhibits are display here.
Address: 1335 Museum Road Statesville NC USA 28625
1 740 873-4734
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Governor Zebulon Vance House and Museum
Historians believe this house was built during the mid-1800s. It is best known as the home of Governor Zebulon Vance following his banishment from the state capitol in 1865. Today the two-story building is one of the oldest residences in Statesville. A museum, which is run by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, is found within its walls.
Address: 501 West Sharpe Street Statesville NC USA
1 704 876-0376
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Found in between Statesville and Taylorsville is the small town of Hiddenite, which is home to the Lucas Mansion. Today the 22-room, three-story mansion is known as the Hiddenite Center. It holds a museum, an art gallery, a doll collection and a gift shop. The house was built in the late-1890s and was enlarged in 1915 when it the second floor of the house was lifted and another level was squeezed in between. The Hiddenite Center is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.
Address: 316 Church Street Hiddenite NC USA 28636
 Send an Email 1 828 632-6966
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