Donate To Our Artifacts Collection

We are dedicated to preserving the rich history and cultural heritage of Cabarrus County, and your contributions play a vital role in this mission. By donating artifacts, documents, or memorabilia, you help us safeguard the stories and legacies that define our community.

We invite individuals and organizations to consider donating items that reflect the history of Cabarrus County. Whether it’s a family heirloom, historical documents, or artifacts related to local events with historical significance, your donations will be carefully curated and preserved for future generations to appreciate.

If you have items you wish to donate or would like more information about the donation process, please get in touch with us. Your generosity makes a significant impact on our efforts to keep Cabarrus County’s history alive.

How To Donate Artifacts

To ensure thoughtful stewardship, HCA follows a straightforward process for reviewing donations:

Step 1: Contact Us
Reach out by phone, email, or via our Contact form with a brief description of the items you would like to donate. Photos are especially helpful.

Step 2: Review
Our staff will review the materials to determine if they align with our collecting priorities and current needs.

Step 3: Decision
If accepted, we will schedule a time for delivery or pick-up and complete a Deed of Gift agreement. This legal transfer ensures the items are preserved, catalogued, and made available for future exhibitions and research.

Step 4: Stewardship
Once accessioned, your donation will be cared for in secure, climate-conscious conditions. Items may be displayed in exhibitions, digitized for access, or used for educational programming.

Collecting Policy

Historic Cabarrus Association (HCA) collects, preserves, and interprets materials that document the people, places, and events of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Our goal is to safeguard complete, well-documented collections that allow us to tell meaningful and connected stories for future generations.

We Actively Collect:

  • Papers, photographs, and records of significant Cabarrus County individuals, families, and leaders.
  • Materials from local institutions, organizations, schools, churches, and businesses.
  • Collections highlighting African American history, rural education, the textile industry, commerce, and civic engagement.

We May Decline:

  • Unidentified or unlabeled photographs without context.
  • Single items (e.g., isolated uniforms, loose magazines, individual documents) unless tied to an existing collection.
  • Duplicates of items already held.
  • Objects outside the mission and geographic focus of Cabarrus County.

Become A Member

Join the Historic Cabarrus Association and help preserve Cabarrus County’s heritage. Your membership supports exhibits, education, and preservation projects that keep our history alive. Members receive exclusive updates, discounts, event invites, and the pride of protecting the stories and landmarks that make our community unique.