GRANITE FALLS, NC (March 3, 2018)…On Saturday, March 17, 2018, the Granite Falls Historical Association will host two (2) hikes to the falls that gave the Town its name. Both hikes will begin at the Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum located at 107 Falls Avenue. The first group will meet at noon, and the second at 2 p.m. The Association will serve refreshments (cake and drinks) in the Welcome Center. Members invite hikers to tour the museum, which will be open between noon and 4 p. m.
In addition to historical items, there is a beautiful quilt exhibit during March. Visitors may vote for their favorite quilts. The owner of the quilt with the most votes will receive a People’s Choice Award from the Granite Falls History Committee during a reception to be held at the museum on Sunday, March 25th from 2 until 4 p.m. The reception is open to the public.
To register for the hike and receive additional information, please email gfhistoricalassociation@gmail.com or call (828) 396-1066. For more information about the museum and the Association, check out www.granitefallshistorymuseum.org.