Three Fun Events in Waxhaw NC During October
Visit historic Waxhaw NC in October and discover a number of fun and interesting things to do.
Autumn Treasures Fine Arts/Crafts Festival
Stroll the streets of downtown Waxhaw NC during the second weekend in October. Here are some things that you can do and see.
Browse the arts and crafts booths.
Shop for antiques.
Listen to music.
See Waxhaw's fire engines.
Museum of the Waxhaws
The Museum of the Waxhaws is located just a half mile from downtown Waxhaw NC. This museum documents the history of the Waxhaw region from 1650 to 1900. Exhibits tell the story of the Waxhaw Indians, the area's first inhabitants, the culture of the Scots-Irish settlers who came after the Indians, Revolutionary War battles in the area, Civil War battles, the history of schools and education in the backcountry, and provide a memorial to President Andrew Jackson who was born in the region.
Here are some things that you can see in October.
Visit the Secrest Homestead, a log home.
Watch a blacksmith in his workshop.
Learn about camp life during Civil War Infantry Weekend.
Meet Yankee soldiers. Meet Rebel soldiers.
Waxhaw Scottish Highland Games
The Waxhaw Scottish Games will be held October 25, 2008 at Cane Creek Park south of Waxhaw. Events during the games include athletic and piping competition, scottish and celtic music, scottish dancing and border collie exhibitions.
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About the author: Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors is a veteran real estate agent who has been selling the neighborhoods, horse farms, and rolling countryside of Waxhaw NC for over twenty years.
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