Sandhills Area Attractions & Events
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There are many wonderful events to take part of in the Sandhills.
Q: What is considered the Sandhills of North Carolina?
A: PInehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen and the surrounding communities!
Sandhills Area Attractions:
Interesting facts about the Sandhills of North Carolina:
Local & Home grown in the Peidmon Region of NC
1 Day Tours of the area Presented by the Covention & Visitor Bureau
A few of our favorites:
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Bethesda Church & Cemetery
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N.C. 5 (Bethesda Road), Aberdeen
Circa-1790 church features Old Slave Gallery, exterior bullet holes from Civil War battle, and graves of area pioneer settlers. Listed in the National Register. Annual homecoming held last weekend in Sept. Guided tours for groups by appointment. Free. Donations welcome. (910) 944-1319 |
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Malcolm Blue Farm
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Bethesda Road, Aberdeen
Built around 1825, this antebellum farm has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places for authenticity and uniqueness. Structurally, it features the farmhouse and barns, the old gristmill and a wooden water tower, and stands as a significant preservation of rural history in Moore County. Annual events at the Malcolm Blue Farm include the Historic Crafts and Skills Festival the last weekend of September and the Early American Christmas on the second weekend in December. Open Wed.-Sat. 1-4 pm. (910) 944-7558
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House In The Horseshoe
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324 Alston House Road, 10 Miles North of Carthage
Built around 1772, this 18th century plantation home features a gabled roof, large double shouldered Flemish bond chimneys and a shed porch. Formerly a cotton plantation, the house clearly shows bullet holes resulting from a 1781 skirmish between Whigs and Tories. Admission is free, site inspections may be made year-round, and group tours are welcome. Hours vary according to season. Annual events include a Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment the first weekend in August and a Christmas Open House & Candlelighting celebration in early December. Please call ahead for hours. (910) 947-2051 Web Site |
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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
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Sandhills Community College on Airport Road, Pinehurst
32 acres featuring the Ebersole Holly Collection, a specialized Conifer Garden, the Sir Walter Raleigh Garden (a formal English Garden), and a native wetland trail. Designed and maintained by the college's Landscape Gardening Department and Sandhills Horticultural Society, the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens are handicapped accessible and open daylight hours year-round. Free. (910) 695-3882 |
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Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site
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Town Creek Mound Road
(between N.C. 731 & N.C. 73), Mt. Gilead Archaeologically restored site brings to life the culture of the Muskogean Indians of the Pee Dee area from more than 300 years ago. Religious, ceremonial and burial center tells their story through interpretive exhibits and an 18-minute slide presentation, as well as reconstructed structures including a major temple on an earthen mound, a minor temple, mortuary, game pole and stockade with two guard towers. Open 10am-4pm Tues.-Sat. & 1-4pm Sun. Open year round except July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Operated & maintained by the state of N.C. Guided tours available for groups. Free. (910) 439-6802 Web Site |
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