Our Place In History
This course provides a factual, well-rounded and entertaining romp through the history of Rowan County and Salisbury. Participants will develop strong personal contacts as well as reference guides to encourage and enable further casual reading or serious research. The class series also makes a great gift for that person who has an interest in history and gift certificates are available.
The 2019 History Course will take place each Thursday evening for thirteen weeks, from February 7 until May 9, 6:30 or 7:00 to 8:30, with Easter week off.
Download a 2019 class schedule
Videos to Watch
Week 2 - A Trip Along the Great Wagon Road
Week 3 - The Struggle For Liberty Part 1: 1753-1775 The Struggle For Liberty Part 2: 1775-1791
Week 7 - Courage and Conflict: Rowan in the Civil War
Week 8 - Lot 19 Becomes the Rowan Public Library
Behind-the-scenes tours of six historic sites and presentations by local experts will leave all participants with a greater knowledge of the area in which we live. Classes include information on Native Americans, early pioneers, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and into modern times! The basic text is "Rowan County... A Brief History" by James S. Brawley. It is available at the Rowan Public Library, or on CD at the class for $10.
Make your reservation by calling 704-636-0103 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Newcomers (1st year in Rowan County) are $20. Members of Historic Salisbury Foundation or Rowan Museum pay $25, non-members $30 each.
Download Course Materials
All course materials either written or compiled by Doug Black, Reginald Brown, Terry Holt, and Barbara Upright
Week 1 - Time Before Rowan County (Part One)
Week 1 - Time Before Rowan County (Part Two)
Week 4 - 1799-1839 & Marshall Ney
Week 6 - 1839-1860 Social Custom & Gold Mining
Week 11 - Postcards, Sparks Circus, 1900-1929
Week 13 - Jim Crow and the Civil Rights
Week 14 - Salisbury Movie History - www.mikeclinesthenplaying.com