The front of the Lincoln Cultural Center, home of the Lincoln County Museum of History. The building was the former home of the First Baptist Church.

Sign in front of the Lincoln Cultural Center, which doubles as an interesting work of art.

Architectural details of the Cultural Center.

The entrance to the Lincoln County Museum of History.

The entrance of the Lincoln County Museum of History.

Pottery has been an important part of Lincoln County culture for hundreds of years. This display has priceless examples of the Catawba Valley tradition from the 18th and 19th centuries.

A view of the museum. The beautiful display cases came from the Mint Museum in Charlotte. Note the old Lincolnton High School letter sweater from the 1920s against the back wall, and the postcard reproductions hanging from the ceiling.

Another view of the museum, with Museum Director Jason Harpe at middle right.

Historical marker for Confederate Major General Stephen D. Ramseur in front of the Lincoln Cultural Center.

This is the vacant BB&T building across the street from the Lincoln Cultural Center. The building is for sale, and the museum hopes to buy the building as a future home.