News & Announcements

Murfreesboro, NC Watermelon Festival to be held July 29 - August 1st. For more information and registration forms go to the web page--click here. Don't forget the 5K race and walk -- download a registration form or you can register at www.active.com. Be sure to look for Jefcoat Museum's BBQ/Fried Chicken Dinner on Friday, July 29th.

2009 PorkFest is a huge success. More than 900 people took part in the annual event held on the grounds of the Brady C. Jefcoat Musuem. Learn more about the winning teams for showmanship and the culinary awards.

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!

New! Saturday Tours of the Historic District - visit six venues as our docents bring the history of the town to life. Tours on-going from 11am to 4pm. Book your tour soon!

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.