Upcoming Events
27th Annual Ride for Life
RESCHEDULED for Saturday, Sept. 19
The annual Group Gold Hill Ride for Life is back for the 27th year, with new routes but the same great experience that riders have been enjoying for nearly 30 years. Mark your calendars and register today for what will surely be a great event.
Ride day registration opens at 7:30am with the group ride commencing at 9am. Lunch will be provided for all riders, as well as both printed and digital routes/cues.
Email historicghhps@gmail.com with questions
Gold Hill Founders Day – Celebrating over 200 Years of Gold Mining History
Saturday, Sept. 26 9am - 5pm
Make plans to come and celebrate the history of the Village of Gold Hill. Join us for a great Festival of arts and music, celebrating the history and culture of the once famous gold mining boom town on Saturday September 26, 2026. 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, hit & miss engines, gold panning, arts & crafts, music and more.
Schedule of events
· 9am: Games, Activities, Vendors Open
· 10am: Founders Day Parade
· 11am: Bluegrass Mini-fest
Music throughout the day is hosted by the Montgomery General Store. A Bluegrass MiniFest is held each year at the Park Amphitheater, showcasing the finest in local and regional Bluegrass Talent. The music begins at 11:00am and continues throughout the day, ending at 5:00pm. Bring a lawn chair to be comfortable while enjoying the music!
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.