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The farm was one of the largest
resettlement projects in the nation and
the largest in North Carolina and one of
only 15 African American projects in the
nation. Settlers on the Tillery Farms Project
were initially loaned land, a home, tools,
and livestock for three years, after which
they were granted a title to the land and
allowed to pay a loan over the next 40 years
to become landowners. These landowners
changed the social landscape of this former
plantation region and were the first step in
challenging the racial injustices of the time.
The History House provides a unique
educational experience for visitors of all ages. Roanoke Rapids Mill
Tours are available from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
during the week, but other tour times can be ROANOKE VALLEY Valley and currently serving members of
arranged by appointment. Currently, due to VETERANS MUSEUM the armed forces, to show these brave men
low funding, visitors are requested to call and The Roanoke Valley Veteran’s Museum and women that their service is appreciated.
make appointments for tours. honors all honorably serving veterans The museum provides a place for veterans R
321 Community Center Road of the valley in every branch of service. to record their stories and display their
Tillery, NC 27887 The museum has several Walls of Honor, memorabilia and medals. Visitors can see o
252-826-3017 displaying the photos of both deceased and and hear history come alive through the an
www.cct78.org living veterans with ties to the Roanoke stories of the veterans who sacrificed much to
give us freedom. o
1620 E. 10th Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870
252-537-2514
www.roanokevalleyveteransmuseum.com ke Valle

CRYPTOZOOLOGY AND
PARANORMAL MUSEUM AND
HAUNTED LITTLETON y
Study the supernatural at the
Cryptozoology and Paranormal Museum
where you can explore the paranormal and
examine artifacts on such myths as Bigfoot,
UFOs, and lake and river “monsters.”
After a walk through the museum, take
a thrilling, chilling walking or ghost tour
through the heart of the historic district in
Littleton. The area’s history dates back to the
Revolutionary War, and the tour includes
historic landmarks and homes dating back
to 1739. Learn history, listen to a ghost story
or two, and enjoy a brief lesson in using
standard ghost hunting equipment.
The Museum is open 1-7 p.m. and tours
generally start at 7 p.m.
328 Mosby Avenue
Littleton, NC 27850
631-220-1231
hauntedlittleton.com
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