he Historic Shelby Foundation, Inc.has been the premier catalyst for the preservation
of Cleveland County's historic architectural resources since
1982.
Historic Shelby Walking Tour during "Sundays on the Square" with FlintHill
Sunday, May 18 3:00-6:00 PM
Free Walking Tours - Take a stroll around the Shelby courthouse square and learn about the architecture and history of some of the most picturesque and important structures in the area. This will be in conjunction with "Sundays on the Square" on Sunday, May 18.
While you listen to the FlintHill Band play their "bluegrass with an edgy and soulful side" on the courthouse square lawn, take a walk back in time with members of the Historic Shelby Foundation.
From the 1911 City Hall (former) to the 1924 Masonic Temple (former), to the Hotel Charles (Blanton Building) to the central 1907 Cleveland County Courthouse (former) find out something new about something old. Visit our tent and sign up for one of the walking tour s or just join in along the way.
Pick up a free Walking Tour brochure. If you join HSF at this event, your membership is good to October 2009! Ornaments of the 1907 Cleveland County Courthouse, Banker's House, City Hall, and two historic churches are available along with other items.
More information about "Sundays on the Square" click here for the Uptown Shelby Association or call 704-484-3100.
Click here for Cleveland County Travel and Tourism where you can download a walking tour brochure.
Click to order. Architectural Perspectives of Cleveland County, North Carolina
Eades, Brian R. and J. Daniel Pezzoni, editor. Cleveland County Historic Preservation Taskforce, 2004. Traces the county's architectural development in a generously illustrated historical and architectural essay, followed by inventory sections that profile nearly 300 buildings from all area of the country.
P.O.Box 2321
Shelby North Carolina 28151
Telephone: 704-484-3100 Email: info@historicshelby.org