Historic Cabarrus Association

Historic Cabarrus Association, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of Cabarrus County and the City of Concord.

We achieve this goal through a variety of means, including our management of two museums in Historic Downtown Concord:

The Concord Museum, which archives historical artifacts from Cabarrus County’s pioneer days to twentieth-century businesses and schools; and
The Cabarrus County Veterans Museum, through which we honor the County’s servicemen from World War I to the current day.

We also conduct a host of outreach activities and produce print and video materials in our efforts to educate residents, students, and visitors about our community’s rich history.

Upcoming Events

Meet Racing Legend Bobby Allison at the Bobby Allison Tribute

Friday, May 22nd, 2009
3pm - 7pm
Downtown Concord on Union Street

Meet racing legend Bobby Allison at the Bobby Allison Tribute. This family friendly event features live music by the Charlotte Music Legends from 3-5pm, a Bobby Allison Tribute from 5-6pm, and Bobby Allison autographs from 6-7pm. Also on display are race cars courtesy of Carolina Vintage Stock Cars. Sponsored by VisitCabarrus.com, Concord Downtown Development Corporation, and Historic Cabarrus Association.

"Remembering The Concord Telephone Company"
with guest speaker Mike Coltrane.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
7pm -8pm
The Concord Museum (11 Union Street S, Suite 104 Downtown Concord)

The great-grandson of Concord Telephone Company (CTC) founder, L.D. Coltrane discusses the company's 100 year plus history. On display will be CTC's orignal 1897 founding documents, telephones from different eras, a switchboard, Progress magazines, employee photo albums and other artifacts.

"The Art of Batman"
with guest author Michael Eury

Friday June 26th, 2009
6pm-9pm at Downtown Concord Art Walk
The Concord Museum (11 Union Street S, Suite 104 Downtown Concord)

Learn about the history of one of popular culture's most famous heroes from Historic Cabarrus Association's Executive Director, Michael Eury (former DC Comics Editor), coauthor of the new book The Batcave Companion. On display for one night only: rare Batman artwork, toys, collectibles, and comics.

Also on temporary display at the Concord Museum:

McKinnon Presbyterian Church artifacts and vintage photos, celebrating the church's 108 year history and a Knights of Song uniform, from the 1950s male choral group in Concord.