About Us

The museum is located in downtown Lumberton in a former railway express station built in 1908. The museum has a collection of artifacts relative to Lumberton and Robeson County. Rotating displays recounts Robeson County history from the earliest inhabitants to the more recent past. More information is listed at https://www.lumberton-nc.com/robeson-county-history-museum/.

Our true gem! The Lumber River is a part of the North Carolina State Park System, established by the NC General Assembly in 1989 as a Natural & Scenic River and is the only NC black water river to earn federal designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. Also voted as one of North Carolina’s Top Ten Natural Wonders and is one of the most highly prized recreation sites in North Carolina. We proudly offer more information at www.lumberton-nc.com/lumber-river-state-park

www.robesoncountyartscouncil.org

Inner Peace Center for the Arts gallery

The Guild House – Robeson Art Guild

Lumberton is rich in supporting the arts. Historical Downtown Lumberton generates opportunities to see local art at its finest. A large mural depicting Flora and Fauna, a smaller interactive mural for photos of a “self” butterfly, a large metal sculpture created by a local artist, and colorful windows displayed along an alleyway to a beautifully landscaped pocket park is at the end of the alleyway showcasing the large Flora and Fauna mural.

In the downtown area, visit The Guild House, the home of the Robeson County Art Guild (RAG) containing a gallery and items for sale and scheduled classes. The Inner Peace Center for the Arts is a multi-functional entity, showcasing a gallery, an artist in residence and a graphic designer. The Robeson County Arts Council location, also in the Historic Downtown District, showcases a gallery of local artist’s talents.

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is an intimate center hub for on-stage performances and movies. Purple Door Productions provides live performances on a smaller scale, up close and personal.

Happenings on Elm, a local restaurant, serves as a gallery of art by local artists, pottery, and other handmade items.

There is much to see and opportunities are available to get involved and stay involved with the arts in Lumberton. Stop. Stay. Visit! Linger longer.

The Lumbee Indian Tribe in Robeson County has been recognized as a Native American tribe by the state of North Carolina but have not received federal recognition by the Federal Government. The Lumbee Tribe is the largest tribe in North Carolina, the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River and the ninth largest non-federally recognized group in the nation. Visit the Lumbee Tribe website at www.lumbeetribe.com for information. Watch the Video: Pining for Home

Lumberton is home to nationally recognized author Patricia McClelland Terrell, pen name p.m.terrell. An author of 18 books and founder of Lumberton’s nationally recognized annual Book’Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair. Lumberton is the only location in North Carolina sanctioned to hold this national event. The event brought more than 75 authors, publishers and literary agents who sold, signed their books and participated in talks and panel discussions. Follow p.m.terrell at this link. www.pmterrell.com.

Lumberton is a Main Street America 2020 Affiliate and member of The North Carolina Main Street Community. We are fortunate to have a designated Historical Downtown District and encourage reading about and visiting Historic Downtown Lumberton, Where the River Moves You.