Davidson Historical Society
The Davidson Historical Society promotes an understanding and appreciation of the history of the town of Davidson, NC and surrounding area.
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Historic fires that changed Davidson
Devastating fires in 1901 and 1906 destroyed Davidson's downtown and changed the way we build. A 1921 blaze burned Davidson College's main campus building. A fire on Brady's Alley off Main Street in 1941 killed five Black children. Those and other stories were included in…
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November program: Ada Jenkins' Life & Legacy
Davidson Historical Society takes a look back at school teacher and community leader Ada Jenkins with its next program on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in partnership with the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson.
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October program: A history of fires and firefighting in Davidson
Davidson Historical Society's Oct. 24 program will look at major fires downtown and at Davidson College and how firefighting has changed over the past century.
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Davidson Soda Shop is turning 75; have a story to share?
As it prepares to celebrate 75 years of business, the Davidson Soda Shop is collecting memories from the community.
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Was Peter Stewart Ney Napoleon's Marshal Ney? Records aren't clear, historian says
Historian Gary Freeze explored the question at the Davidson Historical Society Sept. 5, 2026. While he's "mostly a believer," Freeze says there's lots of contradictory information in the record.
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Sept. program: 'The Mystery of Peter Stewart Ney'
On Sept. 5, historian Gary Freeze will talk about "The Mystery of Peter Stewart Ney," who claimed to be an associate of French emperor Napoleon.
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Up close with America 250 artifacts from the Davidson College archives
Davidson Historical Society and Davidson College Archives & Special Collections hosted an open house June 18 with Revolutionary artifacts from the college collection.
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Renovations bring the historic Davidson School gym back to life
A $4 million renovation of the historic Davidson School Gymnasium off South Street is complete after a year of work. A dedication is planned Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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Explore America 250 artifacts from the Davidson College archives
Come see artifacts from the founding of our country from the Davidson College Archives & Special Collections on June 18.
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Re-enactor generals analyze the Revolutionary Battle of Cowan's Ford
Our May 16 program featured a conversation among costumed re-enactors telling the story of the important Revolutionary War battle from 1781.
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May program: 'The Real Story of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford'
Davidson Historical Society's May program will feature reenactor and historian John Misenheimer.
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Exploring the history of Lake Norman
Lake Norman was built between 1959 and 1964, but its planning stretched back decades. The Davidson Historical Society explored the lake's history in a program Sunday, March 29, 2026, with two experts: Chuck McShane and Jan Blodgett. Read more or listen to the podcast.
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March program: History of Lake Norman
Davidson Historical Society's next program takes a look at the "History of Lake Norman," with a pair of experts who have researched the lake.
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Investigating the 1914 'Murder on South Street' and its unanswered questions
In a "fit of jealousy," Davidson druggist Monroe Jetton fatally shot Dr. W.H. Wooten in Davidson on February 10, 1914. Was he justified or not? Would the outcome be different today?
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February program: Murder on South Street
A fascinating tale of a high society murder, jealousy and friendships gone wrong set in downtown Davidson
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A tour of the Davidson College Cemetery
Notes from our November 16, 2025, tour of the cemetery on North Main Street. Since 1838, it has been the burial place for college leaders (some with ties to the Confederacy), students and other local citizens.
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Davidson dedicates a monument to the town's military veterans
After years of discussions and fundraising, the Town of Davidson now has a public monument to citizens who served the nation in the armed forces.
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Davidson College Cemetery is full of stories; join us for a tour Nov. 16
Davidson Historical Society presents its final program of the fall, a tour of the Davidson College Cemetery on North Main Street, on Sunday, November 16, at 3pm. Society vice president Rachel Workman, who also owns and runs the Ghosts of Davidson walking tours, will give a brief…
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DHS panel and tour explore 'Race & Slavery at Davidson College'
From left, Hilary Green, Martha Gimson and David Boraks at the Davidson Historical Society program on Race & Slavery at Davidson College Oct. 26, 2025. (Photo from Martha Gimson) A panel discussion hosted by Davidson Historical Society on Sunday, Oct. 26, explored Davidson…
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Oct. 26 panel examines 'Race & Slavery at Davidson College'
Workers at Davidson College clean up the site around the newly installed "With These Hands" by sculptor Hank Willis Thomas. (David Boraks photo) Davidson Historical Society will present a panel discussion and tour on "Race & Slavery at Davidson College" on Sunday, October 26, at…