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Historical
Park
Adjacent to the Museum is the Historical Park. It is
the home of the John Haley House. Built
in 1786, this solid brick structure is the oldest house
in High Point. It is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Accompanying the Haley House in the
Historical Park are the Blacksmith Shop, Hoggatt House
and historic herb garden.
The Blacksmith Shop,
now outfitted as it would have been in the days John
Haley was a practicing blacksmith, was moved to the
grounds in 1970 from Davidson
County.
In 1973, the Hoggatt House became a part
of the Historical Park. Built in 1801 by the Hoggatt
family, the log home was relocated to Museum property in
1973.
Centered among the three structures is a
historically authentic herb garden, featuring
many commonly recognized herbs.
Costumed interpreters
perform living history demonstrations and offer guided
tours
in the Historical Park on weekends. |
