Upcoming Events
Annual Gold Hill Founders' Day
Join us for a great Festival of arts and music, celebrating the history and culture of the once famous gold mining boom town. Artisans, vendors and food trucks will offer much to choose from! The festival is fun for the whole family including, History Hayrides, Self-guided Tours, Arts & Crafts, Music and More.
The day kicks off at 9:00a.m. and the Founders Day Parade begins at at 10:00a.m. The day continues with heritage exhibit demonstrations of Hit & Miss Engines, gold panning, wood carving and more.
Visit https://historicgoldhill.org/gold-hill-founders-day/ for more info
25th Annual Lighting of the Fall Fires
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22 for our biggest event of the year. Make plans to come out to historic Gold Hill as we celebrate the fall season with the 25th Annual Lighting of the Fall Fires. General admission is $30 each, with children 10 and under free. Guests will receive a wristband and gold nuggets at check-in which you can redeem at the various shops and stops in the village for a fun treat, grab a plate of BBQ at GH Methodist Church, and enjoy the sights and sounds of our historic village.
VIP Tickets are also available for $75 each and include all the benefits of general admission as well as a private cocktail bar, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Must be 21+ with valid ID presented at check-in. Limited tickets available, so be sure to get yours today!
About Us
Our History
Established in 1824, Historic Gold Hill is a restored nineteenth century gold mining town with a 70 acre park, restaurant and numerous locally owned shops in eastern Rowan County. The village is home to the site of the Barnhardt and Randolph Gold mines that garnered nineteenth century fame as the richest gold mining property east of the Mississippi. Today the village is one of the regions most sought after wedding venues and a favorite for photographers. The old mining roads throughout the are now hiking/cycling trails and include the Gold Hill Rail Trail which was the original narrow-gauge railroad spur line through the mining region.
our members
The Gold Hill Historic Preservation Society would not be the same without all of the amazing members that give their time and resources to support our programs. GHHPS relies on membership to help raise funds for maintaining our buildings and infrastructure, and for hosting events like The Annual Lighting of the Fall Fires, that ushers in the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, our annual Memorial Day Bike Ride and many more. Becoming a member is easy. Just click on the link below.
Our Mission
GHHPS works to protect the significance of the historic gold mining town of Gold Hill, North Carolina. Our mission is to restore and preserve all of the old buildings and infrastructure. Not only in Gold Hill but surrounding counties like Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly counties. Let's keep history alive by telling the story of Gold Hill, North Carolina.