Friday, 03 September 2010

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GASTON COUNTY MUSEUM
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Welcome to a world of swashbucklers, scallywags, and scurvy sea dogs-- it’s the pirates
of the New World--that motley mob that ruled the waves from Carolina to the Caribbean.
Here you’ll meet Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Stede Bonnet and, aye--Blackbeard himself. Walk the decks of a pirate ship, visit a pirate camp, wander the dark streets of
a pirate town, and uncover a rich buried treasure of pirate facts and fiction. Design your
own Jolly Roger, tour the Rogue’s Gallery and view genuine 18th century pirate artifacts recovered from Queen Anne’s Revenge. Be there--if you dare!

At Gaston County Museum in Dallas,
there is always something old to see and something new to do. 

New Exhibit — Colorscapes 
Running until August 28, 2010 
by Katie Wall Podracky
 
A North Carolina-based artist showcases large-scale oil paintings of color and light. 

New Exhibit — Love & War
Open in August 2010
If you have a story to share contact the museum. 
The History of Wartime Weddings, an upcoming exhibit at the Gaston County Museum, will take a look at the history of wartime brides and the effects war had on marriage and families. 

Learn more about the Gaston County Museum>

Pirates
Invade THE SCHIELE MUSEUM
May 15th through December 2010 

Welcome to a world of swashbucklers, scallywags, and scurvy sea dogs-- it’s the pirates
of the New World--that motley mob that ruled the waves from Carolina to the Caribbean.
Here you’ll meet Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Stede Bonnet and, aye--Blackbeard himself. Walk the decks of a pirate ship, visit a pirate camp, wander the dark streets of
a pirate town, and uncover a rich buried treasure of pirate facts and fiction. Design your
own Jolly Roger, tour the Rogue’s Gallery and view genuine 18th century pirate artifacts recovered from Queen Anne’s Revenge. Be there--if you dare!

pirateWelcome to a world of swashbucklers, scallywags, and scurvy sea dogs-- it’s the pirates of the New World--that motley mob that ruled the waves from Carolina to the Caribbean. Walk the decks of a pirate ship, visit a pirate camp, wander the dark streets of a pirate town, and uncover a rich buried treasure of pirate facts and fiction. Design your own Jolly Roger, tour the Rogue’s Gallery and view genuine 18th century pirate artifacts recovered from Queen Anne’s Revenge. Be there--if you dare! Read more >

Learn more about the Schiele Museum >


Gaston's Got It All!

Top 5 Attractions in Gaston County, NC

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  1. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
  2. Crowder's Mountain
    State Park
  3. Schiele Museum
  4. Christmas Town USA
  5. U.S. National
    Whitewater Center     

What To Do

Festivals & Events in Gaston County

Gaston-festivalA variety of festivals are held year round in Gaston County. Just about every town has its own unique event to celebrate the important history of their area. Festivals which include Garibaldi Fest in Belmont, Spring Fest in Mount Holly, Down Home Day in Bessemer City, and Country Fest in Stanley. There are also events like Cotton Ginning Days, antique car shows, and more. All these and many more help make Gaston County an interesting place to visit any time of the year. Looking for something to do? Gaston County Tourism Calendar!