Historic Cabarrus Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 1973 by a group of local citizens who were passionate about the preservation and restoration of the Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse (right). The original Board of Directors were responsible for saving this wonderful historic treasure from demolition.

The Concord Museum, originally known as Memorial Hall, was founded in 1939 when the Concord City Aldermen requested that the Coltrane-Harris Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy create a home for artifacts, documents, and books of historical significance to the community.

On June 26, 2007, Historic Cabarrus, Inc. and The Concord Museum merged, becoming Historic Cabarrus Association, Inc. This new entity has begun a mission to find a permanent home to showcase historical collections, memorabilia, and a genealogy library from all of Cabarrus County. 

Since the merger, The Concord Museum has expanded its hours from two to five days a week, has introduced rotating special exhibits with guest speakers, and has opened a sister museum, The Cabarrus County Veterans Museum, located in the Historic Courthouse.

Historic Cabarrus Association, Inc. has also embarked upon a mission of community outreach, introducing events such as the Walk Through Concord’s History and the Living History Masquerade, and partnering with education and community organizations including the Cannon School, the Cannon Memorial Library, and the Boys and Girls Club. 

Board of Directors

R. Michael Eury, Executive Director
Molly Reese, President
David McClellan, Vice President
Cathy Werner, Secretary
Jim Kee, Treasurer
Helen Arthur-Cornett
Jimmy Auten
Frances Brown
Deloris Clodfelter
George Engstrom
Bonta Kee
Lisa Linker
Lois Marlow
George M. Patterson
Heath Ritchie

Alternate and Life Members
Robert E. Burrage (alternate)
Joan Jones (life)
Marty McGee (alternate)
Zac Moretz (alternate)