DAVIDSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Davidson Historical Society
The Davidson Historical Society was founded in 1991 by a group of concerned citizens led by Taylor and Irene Blackwell. The DHS promotes an understanding and appreciation of the history of Davidson, North Carolina and its surrounding area. Over the years, DHS has presented programs by outstanding local and regional personalities on varying topics, toured historically significant sites in the area, and financed projects which promote the history of the area.
Davidson College Archives & Special Collections and Davidson Historical Society Hosting Drop-in Program
NEWS Davidson College Archives & Special Collections and Davidson Historical Society will cosponsor a drop-in program on Thursday afternoon, June 18, to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial, featuring items from the college archives. It's June 18,...
Davidson Historical Society Update
NEWS Last month the Davidson Historical Society held a presentation entitled "Exploring the history of Lake Norman. "Lake Norman was built between 1959 and 1964, but its planning stretched back decades. The Davidson Historical Society explored the...
Davidson Historical Society’s March Program: History of Lake Norman
NEWS Davidson Historical Society's next program takes a look at the "History of Lake Norman," with a pair of experts who have researched the lake. The program is Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 4pm at the Bailey's Glen Clubhouse, 12100 Meetinghouse Drive,...
Davidson Historical Society: Murder on South Street
NEWS Davidson Historical Society presents its first program of 2026, "Murder on South Street," recounting the 1914 killing of a local doctor by the town pharmacist. It's Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Davidson Town Hall. Historical society president and local...
Davidson Historical Society Hosting Final Program of the Year
NEWS Davidson Historical Society presents its final program of the fall, a tour of the Davidson College Cemetery on North Main Street, on Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m. Society vice president Rachel Workman, who also owns and runs the Ghosts of...
DHS Panel and Tour Explore ‘Race & Slavery at Davidson College’
NEWS Davidson Historical Society Event A panel discussion hosted by Davidson Historical Society on Sunday, Oct. 26, explored Davidson College's efforts to uncover and acknowledge its history with slavery and exploitation. More than 40 people attended "Race...
Davidson Historical Society Panel Examines “Race & Slavery at Davidson College”
NEWS Davidson Historical Society will present a panel discussion and tour on "Race & Slavery at Davidson College" on Sunday, October 26, at 4 p.m. at Davidson College Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main St., Davidson. It's the second program of the season for...
Davidson Historical Society Program Announcements and Updates
NEWS The Davidson Historical Society is back and planning our first public programs in several years. We've been working this summer to line up two tours and one panel discussion to satisfy your appetite for local history. As in the past, these events will be...
Davidson Historical Society Reboot
NEWS You haven't heard from the Davidson Historical Society for a while. We've been dormant since the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. That meant no meetings and no public programs. But we're getting ready for our comeback! We're hoping to revive the...
Davidson Historical Society Hosts Kindred Tour
DAVIDSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Sunday afternoon, members of the Davidson Historical Society had a special tour of 131 N. Main Street. Davidson native and DHS President Van Lear Logan discussed the building’s history. She turned the discussion...