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

Historic Village

The Carl J. McEwen Historic Village is one of the most important exhibits in our collection, and is open each week for tours.

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

Background: A ‘For Sale’ sign hammered into the front lawn of the old country doctor’s building was all the motivation needed to begin the Mint Hill Historical Society. Twenty-one citizens signed the charter in 1985 with the purpose of preserving the history of the area. The Mint Hill Country Doctor’s Museum was the first restoration project. Today, everyone is invited to take a step into history at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village. Visitors can walk through the restored Country Doctor’s Office, the Ashcraft one room schoolhouse, the Ira V. Ferguson Country Store and the  Gold Assay office where miners brought their ore to see if they had struck it rich!! Other outbuildings in the village like the blacksmith shop, corn crib, Woodwright shop, mill, and meat curing building reflect the rural nature of early Mint Hill. Join the children and adults alike who find excitement and enchantment as they step back in time in the village.

This 12 minute video provides an overview of the Village.

Admission

Children 5 and under – Free
Students 6-18 years – $4.00
Adults 19-60 years – $5.00
Seniors 60+ – $4.00

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.

These videos provide more information about some of the buildings in our Historic Village.

Our buildings include:

  1. Mint Hill Country Doctor’s Museum
  2. Ira V. Ferguson Country Store
  3. Ashcraft One Room Schoolhouse
  4. Surface Hill Gold Assay Office
  5. Village Outbuildings