Mint Hill Historical Society

The image is a sepia-toned collage of historical reenactors dressed in early 20th-century or late 19th-century attire. On the left, a man wearing a vest, white shirt, and hat stands beside vintage equipment, possibly a printing press or farm machinery. In the center, a group of men and women in period clothing, including long skirts, blouses, shawls, and hats, pose together in front of a rustic wooden building. On the far right, one woman sits knitting while another stands beside a wooden barrel pump, suggesting daily life scenes from a bygone era. The warm, antique color palette evokes a nostalgic, museum-like atmosphere.

Mint Hill Historical Society – North Carolina

Plan Your Visit

Tours

Tours of the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village are available by appointment. Contact the office at (704) 573-0726 or historical@bellsouth.net

Admission to the village

Children 5 and under – Free
Students 6-18 years – $5.00
Adults 19-60 years – $7.00
Seniors 60+ – $5.00

Girls and boys visiting the village in school programs wear aprons and suspenders to help take them back to a time 100 years ago, when a typical day for children was filled with chores from sun up until sun down.
Twice a year the Ashcraft Schoolhouse transforms into a Tea House to the delight of many. Early reservations will assure a seat at the best Tea Party in town.
The Carl J. McEwen Historic Village is a unique setting for family reunions, birthday parties, and other celebrations.

Our Mint Hill Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, May through September.

Mint Hill Market sign (CC BY 4.0) by minthillhistory