Upcoming Events

 

A Night With Agatha Christie

Join us for an evening that promises mystery, intrigue, and a touch of vintage charm! The Edward C. Smith Civic Center, in collaboration with Davidson County Historical Museum and Lexington Public Library, is thrilled to present, "A Night With Agatha Christie".

Step into the world of the Queen of Mystery in a way you've never experienced before. Begin your adventure at the Davidson County Historical Museum with a warm welcome at our hot tea and dessert bar. Then, enjoy a series of novel-inspired activities. Craft your own take-home memento, test your knowledge with Trivia, and challenge your detective skills as you unravel a mini-mystery.

But the intrigue doesn't end there! We’ll invite you to take a short (.1 mile) journey down South Main Street to the historic Edward C. Smith Civic Center. Here, you'll be greeted with complimentary wine and popcorn, setting the stage for a captivating screening of "Evil Under the Sun" at 8:00 pm. Starring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, and the incomparable Maggie Smith among other talents, this film (rated 92% on Rotten Tomatoes) will transport you right into a classic Christie mystery, all on the grandeur of the big screen.

Space is limited so contact us to reserve your spot today. We can’t wait to see you there, detectives! Tickets at the door are $10 CASH-only.

 

Ongoing Programs

 

African American Heritage Project

The mission of the Davidson County Historical Museum’s African American Heritage Project is to collect, preserve, and interpret material culture and oral histories reflecting the lives and culture of the African American community in Davidson County.

The African American Heritage Project has issued an ongoing Call for Oral Histories and a Call for Artifacts. The success of these projects relies on community participation, volunteers, and donors. See more information below on how to get involved.

 
 

Escape the Museum

Escape the Museum is a family-friendly Escape Room-style experience, where children and adults work together to solve puzzles and riddles, find hidden objects, and unlock clues as they advance through a series of challenges placed throughout museum exhibits. The object of the game is to beat every challenge, advance through every exhibit, and ultimately Escape the Museum in under 1 hour!

Escape the Museum is a BEGINNER LEVEL escape room game. It was created for, and best played by, children (approximately ages 7-11) with adults (at least 1 adult player is required per team.)

Only available Tuesdays-Fridays, 4:00-5:00. Reservation Required. $15 per group.

 

Celebrating Immigrant Communities and Stories: Oral History Project

The Davidson County Historical Museum will kick-off a new project that Celebrates Local Immigrant Communities and Stories at the annual Lexington Multi-Cultural Festival. Seeking volunteers including:

  • Oral History Interviewees (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation Immigrant Stories and all Cultures.)

  • Translators to help conduct or transcribe interviews, which can be conducted in English or preferred language.

  • Exhibit Design Assistants/Artifact Donors (Artifacts, objects, and information needed to represent the lives and culture of local immigrant communities in future museum exhibits and programs.)

To get involved or to find more information, stop by our table at the Multi-Cultural Festival:
05/07/2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Breeden Amphitheater, Latino Village, 333 S Main Street, Lex., NC 27292

Or contact the museum @ dch.museum@davidsoncountync.gov or call 336-242-2035