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collective                                            Housed in the former Hoffman Hotel (built
                                                                                   Gaston County Museum of
                                                                                  Art and History
                                                                                  Dallas
                  culture                                                       1852) are permanent exhibits and rare

                                                                                artifacts that unravel the tales of Gaston
                                                                                County. Interactive exhibits are open
                                                                                throughout the seasons. The museum is
                                                                                on the Historic Dallas Courthouse Square
                                                                                at the corner of West Main and Holland
                                                                                Streets. The museum can also be rented
        From museums to murals, rivers to restaurants, and gardens
                                                                                for private occasions.
        to greenways – there is so much fun in every one of our towns!
                                                                                131 West Main Street
        We hope these spotlights show the collective culture you can            Dallas, NC 28034
        be immersed in.                                                         704-922-7681
                                                                                gastoncountymuseum.org
        MUSEUMS & THE ARTS                     African American Museum
              The Schiele Museum              of History and Culture               Arts on the Greenway
          of Natural History                    Gastonia                          Mount Holly
          Gastonia                          Get connected with an authentic     Pull up an easel and be inspired by
        The Schiele Museum of Natural History   variety of exhibits and programs at   the synergy where local artists create.
        inspires curiosity and understanding of   the African American Museum of   Arts on the Greenway is an incubator
        science and the natural world through                                   for emerging and established artists,
                                            History and Culture. These experiences
        exceptional educational programs,                                       offering studio and gallery space and
                                            bring a greater awareness of the
        exhibits, and research. Discover wildlife                               the opportunity to support the thriving
                                            contributions of African Americans to
        displays, American Indian artifacts,                                    arts community in Mount Holly.
                                            the development and culture of Gaston
        gems and minerals, dinosaur fossils,                                    500 East Central Avenue
                                            County, regionally and nationwide.
        and a state-of-the-art planetarium.                                     Mount Holly, NC 28120
                                            Check out museum events throughout   704-951-7474
        The Schiele also has a replica Catawba
                                            the year ranging from group tours to   artsonthegreenway.weebly.com
        Indian Village, a nature trail, and The
                                            book exhibits.
        Farm, a showcase of local agriculture
        and live animals.                   300 South Firestone Street, Suite P     Little Theater of Gastonia
        1500 East Garrison Boulevard        Gastonia, NC 28052                    Gastonia
        Gastonia, NC 28054                  980-888-4005                        Little Theater of Gastonia is the
        704-866-6900 | schielemuseum.org    blackhistorymuseumgastonia.org      quintessential community stage whose





























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