News & Announcements

Saturday Tours of the Historic District will resume April 3rd. Visit six venues as our docents bring the history of the town to life. Tours will be on-going from 11am to 4pm. Book your tour soon!

Meherrin River Trails presents the Hoof & Woof Ride at the Royal Watson Farm on Saturday, April 10th at 10 am. This is a benefit ride for Murfreesboro Historical Association. Gates open at noon on Friday. Click here to download the flyer. The liability and registration forms will be posted soon.

The 9th Annual Roanoke-Chowan Pork Fest will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010
at the Jefcoat Museum. A $10 admission includes all events and the BBQ meal.
For additional information, click here.

We will be celebrating the 25th Annual NC Watermelon Festival this year July 28th - July 31st. Stay tuned for information on upcoming events, bands, the parade, 5K run, and other entertainment. We'll have the vendor application forms online soon.

The Murfreesboro Historical Association Wins Gold For Web Site Design!
MHA has been awarded a 2008 GOLD MarCom Award for Overall Web Site Design in the Non-Profit/Pro-Bono category. Read all about it!

Plans are in the making to improve the landscaping at Roberts-Vaughan. If you would like to be part of the fun in creating gardens around this flagship MHA property, choosing the right plants, call the Association office for details or contact Catherine Jenkins, site manager.

Dale Neighbors, former MHA Executive Director, has started a blog about Murfreesboro history. A blog allows others to read and post, thus creating a network of people interested in the same topic. Perhaps you have historical knowledge of our town and would like to share and preserve it. If so, log on and join Dale. Help make this idea a success.

The Association's Gift Shop has undergone a complete makeover. The Murfree-Smith Law Office exhibit is being restored in the West Room of the Gift Shop. Be sure to check it out.
Look for special note cards that feature our fan collection as well as cards made by local artists.