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The Historic Carson House preserves McDowell County's heritage through guided tours, educational programs, and community events, ensuring access to this landmark for future generations.

Join fellow partners for a guided field-trip and luncheon at the Historic Burke County Courthouse . Afterwards, partners will enjoy a tour of the McDowell House and a luncheon with special guests; Rachel McDowell and John Carson.&nbsp; Explore rooms, artifacts, and stories that shaped early Burke County, led by knowledgeable volunteers.&nbsp; Your visit supports our mission to preserve the Carson House, its connection to the McDowell Family and share its history with students, families, and the wider community. Please complete this form so we can plan your tour, lunch seating, and any accessibility needs with care.

Partners Fieldtrip & Luncheon

This year&#39;s Dinner on Buck Creek features a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of The Gilbert and Mary Meade Heritage Center Museum at the Historic Carson House. Complimentary tours of the House and Heritage Center will be available including a special exhibit of the Carson House Quilt Collection.&nbsp; 4:30 Complimentary House Tours5:00 Cocktails5:30 Heritage Center and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony&nbsp;6:00 Dinner and Live Auction Festivities will include a cocktail hour, catered dinner, and silent auction. This year&#39;s fundraiser will also feature carefully selected items auctioned live by renowned auctioneer, Gilbert Hollifield. Each contribution helps sustain the careful preservation of the Historic Carson House and supports educational programs that share its story with visitors of all ages. Your generosity helps keep the Carson House a living museum, offering meaningful connections to our region&rsquo;s past.

Dinner on Buck Creek

Participate in the Historic Carson House Silent Auction to help preserve a landmark of McDowell County. Your bids directly support the care of the house, its collections, and the grounds that hold so much of our region&rsquo;s story. Funds raised sustain guided tours, school visits, and public programs that share local history with visitors of all ages. Thank you for standing with our community in keeping this historic site open, accurate, and accessible.

2026 Historic Carson House Silent Auction

Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝 Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!

Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!

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Partners Fieldtrip & Luncheon

Dinner on Buck Creek

2026 Historic Carson House Silent Auction

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