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Cold War era exhibit at Johnston County Museum           


The Johnston County Museum will open a new exhibit entitled “Living Under a Mushroom Cloud: The Early Cold War Years,” on Saturday, April 20, at 11 am.

"This was a time of monumental changes and turning points in our history," says Heritage Center and Museum Director Todd Johnson. "The exhibit will resonate with senior residents who lived through this era, but also with younger generations who inherited its legacies."

Sula Hansley of Four Oaks will be present to share stories of her journey from war-torn Berlin to Johnston County.  

The museum is located at 329 E. Market Street in Smithfield. For more information, visit www.jcheritagecenter.org, call 919-934-2836, or send an email to heritagecenter@johnstonnc.com.

 

Johnston County Literary and Historical Journal Published

The Johnston County Heritage Center recently published a second edition of the Johnston County Literary and Historical Journal. The book includes contributions by 22 writers. It is on sale in the Johnston County Museum for $30.

View the press release:  Johnston County Literary and Historical Journal Published


New Museum of Johnston County

Located in the former Rose's Department Store at 329 E. Market Street in Downtown Smithfield, the museum had a soft opening October 8 to unveil a special exhibit in commemoration of Ava Gardner’s 100th birthday. “Anyone who has visited since October will certainly want to come back,” said Heritage Center Director Todd Johnson. “There will be much more to see and learn about our fascinating county,” he added, “and our Gift Shop is also a good place to do some Christmas shopping.”    

The Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. The Heritage Center’s research collection, located on the first floor of the former First Citizens Bank building at 241 E. Market Street, is open Monday-Friday, 9-5, and Saturday 9-1. Both facilities will be closed for the holidays December 23-27.

For more information, call the museum at 919-938-5912, or visit the Heritage Center’s website at www.jcheritagecenter.org, or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/jocoheritage.  

  

Videos of Special Events

Videos of our most recent Ghost Walks, Black History program, Patrons' Gala, and Historical Marker unveiling ceremonies are available for viewing on the Heritage Center Video Library page, the Heritage Center YouTube channel or the Johnston County YouTube channel. 

 

Donations are needed and greatly appreciated to offset costs of putting on these events. You may give online by clicking "DONATE" at the bottom of our home page.  

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Page last updated:  April 8, 2024