Sponsored by the:
Alexander County
Chamber of Commerce
16 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone 828-632-8141
Fax 828-632-1096
and
North Carolina Division
of Tourism, Film, and
Sports Development

A visit to Alexander County is not complete without visiting the Lucas Mansion and Art Gallery located in Hiddenite, NC. A short drive brings you to downtown Taylorsville where you will find the Old Jail Museum. If you are an ancestry and genealogy buff, this is the place to do some research about our area's founders! Then step forward a century and spend an enjoyable evening at the beautiful ACHS Auditorium located in Taylorsville. See more info below about events.

Folks travel from far and wide to tour the restored home of "Diamond Jim" and hear the history of this historic treasure! The second floor holds collectible treasures and the third floor features an ever-changing Art Gallery - more info below.
Open: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Location: Downtown Hiddenite, NC
Phone: 828-632-6966
Web Site: www.hiddenitecenter.com

The Hiddenite Center Art Gallery is the host to many travelling exhibits as well as special collections and arts from area craftspeople! Click the link below to view a calendar of Gallery Exhibits. Admission to the Art Gallery is FREE!
Open: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Location: Downtown Hiddenite, NC
Phone: 828-632-6966
Web Site: www.hiddenitecenter.com

You will be fascinated to hear the history of our Old Jail which has been restored to hold a museum and genealogy room. See the old jail cells, photos of past jailers and an old safe. This is a unique architectural building in downtown Taylorsville.
Open: Tuesdays - 9:00 - 3:00
Location: Downtown Taylorsville, NC
Phone: 828-635-0064
Web Site:

You will find "can't miss" events at the ACHS Auditorium. Enjoy music performances, plays, dance recitals, chorus concerts, band concerts & more! Click the link below for an event calendar. See you at the show!
Date: Events throughout the year
Location: ACHS, Taylorsville, NC
Phone: 828-632-1366
Web Site: ACHS Auditorium Calendar