December Exhibit at the Richmond-Miles Museum Hearth and Home For the month of December the Richmond-Miles Museum has on display some artifacts that have been donated representing family life. As we celebrate the holiday season and families coming together we are displaying historic items that were found in homes throughout Caswell County. These artifacts were…
November Exhibit at the Richmond-Miles Museum November is Native American month and to recognize the indigenous population of Caswell County and the surrounding areas the Richmond-Miles Museum has on display some artifacts that have been donated by David Kirby, Owen Poteat, Earl Smith and others. These artifacts include arrowheads, primitive tools and other information to…
Medical Exhibit As a tribute to the medical profession the Richmond-Miles Museum for the month of August is displaying historical artifacts related to medicine and those who have helped the local community with their medicinal expertise. Our display contains numerous items including the WW1 ID tag of Army nurse Anne Yancey Gwyn, information on Henrietta…
Independence Day CCHA and the Richmond-Miles Museum are celebrating the Fourth of July with an exhibit centered around the Declaration of Independence. Our July exhibit contains a copy of the Declaration, artwork of Betsy Ross sewing an American Flag, a short history and pictures of Richard Caswell and other Revolutionary War period artifacts. Richard Caswell…
Maud Gatewood Exhibit This month the CCHA and the Richmond-Miles Museum are doing a special display on Maud Gatewood. The museum is currently redesigning its Maud Gatewood exhibit to provide a better viewing experience. While these changes are occurring we have placed a special exhibit in the current events room that highlights her life and…
The Caswell County Historical Association and the Richmond-Miles Museum have partnered with Piedmont Community College to start an internship program that will allow students enrolled at PCC to obtain real world experience in their field of study. Beginning in the Fall of 2021 PCC and CCHA will designate one or more students who will…
CCHA and the Richmond-Miles Museum have joined with the Caswell Arts Council, Chamber of Commerce and other businesses as part of Second Saturdays !, a program inviting everyone to Historic Downtown Yanceyville on the second Saturday of each month. The museum will be open 10am-2pm during the event and tours of the old County Jail…
May brings two new exhibits to the Richmond-Miles Museum. The first is an exhibit dedicated to Mother’s Day which includes several items specific to Caswell County that showcase artifacts that were used, made or given to honor a mother’s influence, family bonds and dedication. Now celebrated annually in the United States, Mother’s Day is…