Brown-Fisher Association

01/01/2026

Sorry to report that the Eoiphany event has been cancelled.

01/01/2026

This weekend!

Christmas has passed but the festivities have not ended for the Rowan Museum! Epiphany at the Old Stone House is right around the corner, coming this Saturday, January 3rd! Enjoy good soups, ciders, and receive a tour of the Old Stone House! Adults get in for $5 and kids for $3! We hope to see you there!

09/18/2025

Have you considered becoming a Board Member of the Brown-Fisher Association? If so, contact us - or come to the reunion this weekend!

Your work now could have a lasting impact for future generations.

The members of the Brown-Fisher Association are believers in families, their impact on our past and their importance to our future. Our goal is to honor our Brown and Fisher ancestors and to set examples for our descendants who we hope will carry on our traditions and family reunions/annual meetings.

Additionally, our goal is instilling the importance of preserving family heirlooms and properties such as the historic 1766 Michael Braun House, owned by Rowan Museum, Inc. which manages day-to-day operations of the house and grounds.

09/18/2025

Looking forward to this weekend!

Germanfest is right around the corner! ✨🍂🍁

Step into the 18th century at the Old Stone House, where German heritage and colonial life come alive through music, food and hands-on history!

Activities include:
Colonial reenactors
Folk dancing
Historic tours
Crafts and artisans
Concessions
New Sarum Beer
Merchants and vendors

📍 770 Old Stone House Rd.
🕐 10am - 4pm
📆 September 20th

09/18/2025

Have you renewed your membership with the Brown-Fisher Association? Or have you been considering a Life Membership for a family member?

Visit our membership page to submit your application -

Why consider a membership? Membership dues provide financial support for: 1) the annual reunion, 2) the printing and mailing of the Rowan Roots newsletter, and 3) The Old Stone House. ​ Please...

08/26/2025

It is with great excitement that we extend a warm welcome to each of you as we prepare for our upcoming 2025 Brown-Fisher Reunion, held in conjunction with Germanfest, presented by the Rowan Museum Inc. This event will take place on Saturday, September 20th beginning at 10:30 am with the museum activities taking place throughout the day.

This special event provides a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with family, celebrate our shared heritage, and enjoy the rich cultural offerings of the festival. We hope you will join us for a memorable time of fellowship and fun.

Germanfest is right around the corner! ✨🍂🍁

Step into the 18th century at the Old Stone House, where German heritage and colonial life come alive through music, food and hands-on history!

Activities include:
Colonial reenactors
Folk dancing
Historic tours
Crafts and artisans
Concessions
New Sarum Beer
Merchants and vendors

📍 770 Old Stone House Rd.
🕐 10am - 4pm
📆 September 20th

12/04/2024

Be sure to add this event to your calendar!

Join us for our annual 18th century Christmas and New Years Celebration at the Old Stone House! ✨🌲🕯

Epiphany at the Old Stone House will take place on January 4th, 2025 from 10am-4pm. Enjoy soup, cider, baked goods, and take tours of the Old Stone House.

Date: January 4th, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 770 Old Stone House Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146

03/09/2024

Looks like a great event!

Happy Thursday everyone! In just four weeks we will be hosting Springtime in the Backcountry at the Old Stone House! Immerse yourself in an 18th century colonial celebration like you have never seen before!

You can enjoy tours of the Old Stone House, woodworking, colonial dancing, 18th century cooking and other colonial lifeways.

The event will be held April 6th, 2024 at the Old Stone House from 10AM-4PM. Admission is free for children 3 and under. Adults $5 and students $3.

01/04/2024

Due to the weather forecast, we have made the decision to cancel the Epiphany at the Old Stone House event. Since we have cancelled the last several years due to poor weather, we hoped the weather would have been nicer. Unfortunately, the cold and rainy forecast prompted several of our reenactors and musicians to cancel. Our next event at the Old Stone House will be April 6th. We hope that everyone has a safe and warm weekend!

08/31/2022

Remember this? Since the 1960s, the pink caretaker's house and its occupant(s) went hand and hand with the 1766 Michael Brown House in eastern Rowan County. That all changed 4 years ago when the House's owner, Rowan Museum, demolished the house and adjacent carport, along with a derelict workshop deeper in the woods. The slate has been wiped clean, so to speak, waiting to break ground on a new Visitor's and Education Center. Come join us at our reunion on Saturday, September 17, and see for yourself!

03/05/2022

Save the date for this year's Brown-Fisher Association reunion, which will be held in conjunction with Rowan Museum's Germanfest celebration on Saturday, September 17, 2022 on the grounds of Michael Brown's Old Stone House in Granite Quarry, NC. Gates open at 10am, with lunch beginning at 12 noon. Luncheon reservations are requested and will be sent to BFA members approximately one month prior to the event. Join the BFA at www.brownfisher.org/membership. Lunch may also be purchased at the gate.

Please note - The event is outdoors and therefore authorities have advised that the risk of acquiring Covid is significantly reduced.

Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m.

11/26/2021

Time is running out on your opportunity to give the gift of family history this holiday season. We have a very limited supply of the authentic 1990s Old Stone House resin ornaments, suitable for year-round display using the included stand or for hanging on your family Christmas tree. These ornaments are collector's items as we currently have no plans to produce more. We also have a limited number of our family cookbook, also from the 1990s, entitled 'Family Favorites'. Lastly we offer pen and ink prints of both Michael Brown's Old Stone House and the Nathan Brown House for sale.

We ship our products via the US Postal Service, which has announced even slower delivery rates this holiday season. Please order NOW to ensure delivery by Christmas. We can also ship directly to your gift recipient upon request.

Visit the Shop page on our website www.brownfisher.org to place your order.

Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m.