Build a Wagon. Tell a Story. The Historic Nissen House invites students, families, scout troops, classrooms, church groups, and community organizations to participate in our Bringing in the Harvest event by creating a tabletop wagon inspired by the wagons that once traveled the roads of Lewisville and the Great Wagon Road. Your wagon can be […]
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Step into the world of Victorian craftsmanship as local potter Tara Logue demonstrates pottery-making on a traditional wheel while sharing how pottery shaped daily life in the late 1800s. Throughout the house, discover examples of Victorian-era pottery and learn how different pieces were used for cooking, serving, storage, decoration, and everyday household tasks. Explore a
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Join us for an exciting journey back in time with our special speaker, Andy Kelly, for the Crossroads of History! Discover the fascinating stories of Lewisville, Shallow Ford, and their roles during the Revolution. Whether you’re a history buff or just love a good tale, come experience the past like never before. Don’t miss out
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Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the original local schools. What was school like in this area during the 1800s? Children and adults will enjoy this hands-on history experience. Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure to check out our monthly
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen Wagons and their importance to the local economy, the Civil War and travel. How are they connected to sites that are not far from here? Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen Wagons and their importance to the local economy, the Civil War and travel. How are they connected to sites that are not far from here? Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Great Wagon Road, the main ‘highway’ up and down the east coast. So much history has passed through this town since the 1700s! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Great Wagon Road, the main ‘highway’ up and down the east coast. So much history has passed through this town since the 1700s! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Great Wagon Road, the main ‘highway’ up and down the east coast. So much history has passed through this town since the 1700s! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Great Wagon Road, the main ‘highway’ up and down the east coast. So much history has passed through this town since the 1700s! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting
