Traveling Exhibition at the Rankin Museum of American Heritage

The General Henry William Harrington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Rankin Museum of American Heritage from February 2 - February 16, 2025. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. 

The exhibit will be open the following hours:

• Monday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm ET
• Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

The Rankin Museum has three main areas of interest which include Natural History, Local History, and Native American culture spread throughout the 4,900 square foot facility. The museum was founded based on the lifetime collections of Dr. Pressley R. Rankin, Jr., MD. of Ellerbe and is named in his honor. 

Fun for All Ages
Take yourself away from your everyday world and explore faraway places and times past in our exhibits. The Rankin Museum features multiple artifacts including Native American pottery and art, taxidermy from various countries, and local finds.

Tour Your Way
The museum also offers a gift shop, a public reference library, an interactive zone tailored for students, and a self-guided scavenger hunt.

The museum is wheelchair accessible, and seats are located throughout the museum for rest. 

A self-guided tour is available and takes around 1 hour. Groups may get a talk about the museum by the director or staff.

For more information regarding events contact Rankin Museum at:
(910) 652-6378
rankinmuseum@gmail.com