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Bethesda Church and Cemetery
Bethesda Road, Aberdeen
Features of the circa-1790s church include a Slave Gallery, exterior bullet
holes from the Civil War and graves of area pioneer settlers. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the church holds an annual homecoming the last weekend in
September. Guided tours for groups can be arranged by calling 944-1319. |
Cameron Shops
Cameron Historic District
Cameron, once the end of a run for the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad and the
"Dewberry Capital of the World," is now known as a center for the antiques and
collectibles market. A dozen shops line three blocks of the town's main Carthage
Street, which retains a turn-of-the-century character and the feeling of a concentrated
village. Lunch is available at the quaint Miss Belle's Tea Room or the Dewberry
Deli. Call 245-7001. |
Campbell House and Galleries
482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
Three exhibit areas in the historic home of the Arts Council of Moore County
offer paintings and pottery by local and regional artists. Many items are available
for sale. Call 692-4356. |
Carthage Museum
McDonald Building, Carthage
Once the home of the Tyson and Jones Buggy Factory, the Carthage
Museum features displays, photos and other memorabilia about the history of Carthage.
Call 947-2952 |
Faith Church
Bethesda Road, Aberdeen
Moore County's first African American church was established in 1867,
restored in 1894 and kept in continuous service until 1989. Call 944-7024. |
Golf Clubs
Throughout Moore County
Courses designed by the likes of Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones -
not to mention Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player - have earned Moore County
international recognition. With more than 40 golf courses within a 25-mile radius,
the area offers a variety of year-round golfing opportunities for the novice to the pro.
For information on events, accommodations and golf packages, call, write or email:
Convention & Visitors Bureau, PO Box 2270, Southern Pines, NC 28388; 692-3330 or (800)
346-5362; cvb4golf@mindspring.com |
Hastings Gallery
Sandhills Community College, Airport Road
(between Pinehurst and Southern Pines)
Work by local artists can be viewed in the lobby of the Boyd Library.
Call 692-6185. |
Horse Country
Various areas around Southern Pines
Novelist James Boyd and his brother, Jackson, started the Moore
County Hounds in the early 1920s, bringing the tradition of the private hunt to the
Sandhills. It continues to this day.Acres
and acres of scenic areas around the Town of Southern Pines boast horse farms and riding
trails. Call the Sandhills Area Chamber of Commerce at 692-3926. |
House in the Horseshoe
324 Alston House Road, Sanford
A North Carolina Historical Site, the House in the Horseshoe, so
called because it stands on a hilltop above the spot where the Deep River curves in a
horseshoe bend, is one of the first big houses of upland North Carolina frontier country.It was built in 1772 by Whig Col. Philip Alston, who was camping there
with his band of revolutionaries when they were attacked by a larger unit of Tories.
The Tories attempted to set the house on fire by rolling a cart filled with burning
straw against it. The walls of the house still bear scars and bullet holes.
Occupied by the Benjamin Williams family until 1853, the house changed hands several times
until 1954, when it was purchased and restored by the Moore County Historical
Association. The state acquired the property in 1955.
Open seasonally and closed Mondays. Admission is free.
Call 947-2051. |
Joel McLendon Cabin and Bryant House
Harris Crossroads, Upper Moore County
Joel McClendon came to Moore County in 1758 to claim his grant of 200
acres, and chose a site overlooking Buck Creek for his home. The simple one-room log
structure was built with the integrity of the early settlers that has preserved it for
more than 200 years and made it the oldest house in Moore County in its original location.McLendon sold his property to Robert Graham in 1787. Graham's
grandson, James Bryant, built his larger house on property adjacent to the McLendon Cabin
in 1820. The cabin was restored by the Moore County Historical Association.
Restoration of the Bryant House began in the early 1970s and included straightening the
chimneys and replacing the roof. Call 947-3995. |
Malcolm Blue Farm and Museum
Bethesda Road, Aberdeen
Located on the old Pee Dee Road, the 10-acre Malcolm Blue Farm is one
of the few remaining examples of 19th century Scottish homes in the Sandhills. the
farm, site of a Sherman's Army bivouac during the 1865 advance on Fayetteville, and the
museum have been designated by the N.C. War Tourism Council as part of the N.C. Civil War
Theme Trails.The 1825 farmhouse is
complemented by a gristmill, stable, corn-crib, tobacco pack house, equipment barn, water
tower and windmill. The museum houses such exhibits as the Battle of Monroe's
Crossroads, one of the last Cavalry engagements of the Civil War, which took place eight
miles from the farm. Call 944-9483 or 944-7558. |
NASCAR Racing
North Carolina Motor Speedway,
2152 N US Highway 1, Rockingham
Commonly referred to by competitors and fans as "The Rock"
because of its proximity to Rockingham, the North Carolina Motor Speedway is located 20
miles south of Southern Pines, just across the Richmond County line. With a track
distance of 1.017 mile and turns of 22 and 25 degrees, the track is one of the most
popular stops on the NASCAR circuit and traditionally hosts the first and last NASCAR
Winston Cup Series events in the Carolina each year. Call 582-2861. |
North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame
555 E. Connecticut Ave.
Southern Pines (Weymouth Center)
North Carolina's most distinguished men and women of letters -
including Paul Green, Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry - are recalled with displays and
photographs in the Weymouth Center (former home of Hall of Fame inductee James Boyd).
Call 692-6261. |
PGA/World Golf Hall of Fame
PGA Boulevard, Pinehurst
Golf history museum that details Pinehurst's transformation into an
international golfing community. Call 295-6651. |
Pinehurst Harness Track
Village of Pinehurst
The 1915-vintage Pinehurst Horse Track, now listed in the National
Register of Historic Places, was the winter home of polo ponies, hunters, running horses
and standardbreds. During it hey-day, owners, trainers and resort guests enjoyed
friendly competition during Wednesday matinee programs.The Village of Pinehurst now owns the 111-acre facility. When
Pinehurst observed its 100th anniversary in 1995, the Village Seal created for the
occasion displayed the Trotter, symbolizing the significance of horses to Pinehurst.
Events include spring Matinee Races, horse shows, and polo
matches. Open year-round; guided tours are available. |
Sandhills Farm
Route 3, Cameron
Herb and wildflower gardens, a herb shop and miniature horses are
among the highlights of this farm, located about 14 miles from Vass (U.S. 1 North).Seminars and guided tours are available by appointment; Call
919-499-4753 on Friday and Saturday. Admission is $1 for adults; children age 6 and
under, free. |
Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
Sandhills Community College, Airport Road
(between Southern Pines and Pinehurst)
Just five years after Sandhills Community College was chartered in
1963, the Landscape Gardening School was initiated. Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
became a reality in 1978 with the establishment of the Ebersole Holly Garden.Now covering 27 acres, the gardens are open to the public every day of
the year from dawn to sunset. They exist primarily to enhance the training in
applied horticulture for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Call 695-3882. |
Shaw House and Properties
Morganton Road and Broad Street, Southern Pines
The Shaw House sits on its original foundation at the crossing of the
Revolutionary Pee Dee and Morganton Roads. Charles Shaw, a first-generation Scottish
settler, acquired 2,500 acres and built the house around 1820. One of his 12
children, Charles Washington Shaw, inherited the property and in 1887 became the first
mayor of Southern Pines. The house remained in
the Shaw family until 1948, when it was acquired by the newly formed Moore County
Historical Association. The house and tow accompanying properties, the Britt Sanders
Cabin and the Garner House, are open to the public as a historic site. Call
692-2051; 692-0227. |
Shopping Opportunities
From antiques to boutiques to malls and outlets, from artwork and apparel
to sports equipment (especially golf), Moore County has more than its share of shopping.
- Aberdeen Historic Downtown
Off US 1 and NC 5 between South and Maple Streets
Antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, gift boutiques and restaurants.
- Cameron Historic District
US 1 North of Southern Pines
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places; three blocks of
antique shops, vintage homes and churches and eating establishments.
- Carthage
Uptown Underground - Main Street, Downtown
A cellar of local wares and handcrafted gifts.
- Farmer's Market
450 Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines
Open seven days a week, year-round. Other produce stands are
open May to September. Call 692-5665
- Midland Road Shops
Midland Road, Pinehurst
Groups of shops in the Market Place and Midland Crafters.
Gifts, jewelry, crafts, fashion, toys, food. Call 295-6156
- Pinehurst Place
Linden Road, Pinehurst
A group of shops under one roof. Brassware, gifts, clothing,
gourmet kitchen items, Christmas decorations and more. Call 295-1761.
- Village of Pinehurst
Specialty shops, galleries, restaurants and more, including a minim-mall
of shops in the Theatre Building.
- Pinecrest Plaza
U.S. 1 and Morganton Road, Southern Pines
Shopping center with department stores, specialty shops and
restaurants.
- Pottery Country
Robbins to Seagrove; on or around NC 705
An approximate 15-mile radius of 80+ family potteries. The
Visitors Center on NC 705 offers maps and restrooms. Maps are also available at the
Friends of the N.C. Pottery Center, 124 Main St., Seagrove, (336) 873-7887 or N.C. Pottery
Center, 235 S. Main St., Seagrove, (336) 8738430.
- Sandhills Woman's Exchange
15 Azalea Road, Pinehurst
Local cooperative shops; early American crafts and baked goods.
Open Sept. to mid-May, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
(Closed Saturday in Jan. and Feb.) Call 295-4677
- Southern Pines Historic Downtown
Broad Street Area
Specialty shops, galleries and cafes in a village atmosphere.
- U.S. 1/15-501 Shopping Area
Department stores, grocery stores and golf equipment stores to specialty
shops as well as plenty of restaurants.
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Sunrise Theatre
250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines
This turn-of-the-century building now hosts may of Moore County's
cultural events - including programs presented by the Sandhills Theatre Company, the
Classical Concert Series and the Arts Council of Moore County as well as presentations
sponsored by Sunrise Preservation Group. Call 692-3611. |
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