2024 EASTER EGG DYEING & HUNT
Join us to see a demonstration of old fashioned egg dyeing and then participate in an egg hunt.
Historic Easter Egg Hunt
Hope to see you there!
Agriculture in Caswell County
Agriculture in Caswell County A new exhibit at the Richmond-Miles Museum displays the agricultural and especially tobacco roles in the history of Caswell County. The exhibit consists of artifacts, photos and written documentation dating from the 1800’s to the present. Caswell County has an extensive agricultural history that includes several Century Farms. Caswell County grows…
Hearth and Home
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…
Not So Humble Beginnings- Native American Month
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
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
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
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…
CCHA and Richmond-Miles Museum partner with Piedmont Community College
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 Richmond-Miles Museum join 2nd Saturdays
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…