CIVIL WAR TRAIL The Civil War Trails program interprets both the experience of the soldiers and the effect on the community. The Civil War did not touch Alamance County with any battles or even skirmishes, however, the impact of the war on the county was tremendous. Numerous interpretative signs are positioned throughout the county.
GLENCOE MILL VILLAGE Glencoe Street, Burlington, presnc.org This village was built on a 105-acre site along the Haw River between 1880 and 1882. It consists of a cotton mill complex and an associated worker housing community. The mill was developed by two sons of Edwin M. Holt, the most influential textile pioneer in the South in the 19th century. Glencoe remains one of the best-preserved mill villages in North Carolina, providing a comprehensive picture of the social and commercial organization of a late 19th century water- powered southern cotton mill village. Drive-by visitation welcome. Free OCCANEECHI BAND OF THE SAPONI NATION Tribal Grounds: 4902 Dailey Store Road, Burlington, 336-421-1317, obsn.org The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation
q THE HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT 200 S. Main Street, Burlington, 336-222-5030
The Historic Depot hosts indoor and outdoor gatherings, large and small. A meeting room features murals depicting Burlington’s history from 1893-1993. A large amphitheater is the perfect venue for a wedding. Outdoor concerts are held at the Depot and are free to the public.
(OBSN for short) is a small Indian community with a rich history. The tribe holds its annual cultural festival in October. The tribe is in the process of developing 25 acres of land in Pleasant Grove as a cultural center and museum. The reconstructed Indian Village is now complete and available for group tours of 20 or more by appointment.
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