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Tales in Textiles

Dolls

Pay attention to the clothing that the dolls are wearing. Once resettled, Hmong women began making traditional clothes for dolls to display. It also became popular as a hobby and good practice for sewing beginners.

Baby Carriers

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Did you know that these are Baby Carriers? 

The colorful shapes and designs are meant to disguise babies/toddlers as flowers; thus protecting their fragile spirits from those who seek to harm them.

CONTACT

Tel. 828-437-4104

P.O. Box 915
Morganton, NC

28680

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Email historicburke@gmail.com

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VISIT

Suggested donation for all property tours:

$5 per adult,

12 years and under free.

 

Historic Courthouse hours:

Monday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Closed on county holidays.

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Tours of the

Captain Charles McDowell, Jr. House,

Quaker Meadows Cemetery, &

Erwin Family Cemetery at Belvidere

by appointment.

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Please allow two weeks' advance notice.

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