1875: When Robeson was 'held' and the South changed
By Scott Bigelow In 1875, Robeson County played a pivotal role in North Carolina’s post-Civil War political history. Voting for delegates...
The Bloody 18th: ‘Where have all the young men gone’
By Scott Bigelow The relocation of the Confederate monument from the Robeson County Courthouse to a veteran’s memorial park is a reminder...
Jewel Flowers: Lumberton's Pinup Girl
Jewel Flowers: Lumberton’s Pinup Girl Lumberton native Jewel Flowers became a national celebrity as a pinup/calendar girl in the 1940s...
Giant Sharks Once Roamed Robeson County
By Scott Bigelow One of the newest acquisitions of the Robeson County History Museum is also the oldest. Thanks to local collector...
1905 Lumberton Town Ordinances reveal something old, new
The Robeson County History Museum has many interesting historical publications, and there is much to be learned from them. We invite the...
'Robeson Remembers' Provides Seeds for Memories
By Scott Bigelow The Four o’clocks that brighten my yard are a cause for reflection. The seeds of these flowers were pinched from a back...
The Best Artifact
What is the best artifact of History Museum? Among the several thousand objects in the collection of the Robeson County History Museum,...
Happy Fall to all!
Happy Fall To all!! I hope each of you are healthy and are looking forward to a bright and colorful fall and holiday season. The...
We will still be here!
From the desk of the President The Robeson County History Museum will be closed until further notice in order to be compliant with the...
What's New
From the desk of the President The Robeson County History Museum is a local museum that highlights the history of Robeson County in a...
