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The Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society has collected and preserved historical items which illustrate the past, on display at the Museum.

11/10/2026

Gone too Soon.

10/29/2026

And for the genealogical sleuths purchase one of these great books to further search your family tree. Both books contain a family name index.

10/29/2026

As our peak leaf season dwindles stop by the Alleghany Historical Museum to harvest some new reading. True crime, mysterious tales, and hiking of Western North Carolina have arrived.

10/17/2026

Come by the Alleghany Historical Museum in Sparta for the Silent Auction of Bicentennial artwork by Grover Artis Smith Jr. You can place a bid on each piece. Colorful patriotic art is available for bids until December 4. Stop in after your leaf "peeping" and take in the views of the museum.

10/05/2026

On an early autumn day, Flat Cornelius visited Glade Valley Presbyterian Church. Built in 1908, this beautiful church is shaded by large white oaks, stately white pines, and dignified hickory and walnut trees that stir in the mountain breeze.

The church started with nine charter members. 1936 saw 97 members attending. Reverend R.L. Berry was the first installed pastor.

“Laid out in a tiny cruciform plan with a rear apse, the design includes a small entrance tower which is recessed behind a projecting gable front wing.”
From Alleghany Architecture: A Pictorial Survey Alleghany County Historical Properties Commission

Sparta Presbyterian still holds one service a year at the quaint Glade Valley Presbyterian Church.

Flat Cornelius walked through the historic grounds and cemetery and absorbed the serene beauty.

09/17/2026

Come visit us and see other entries at the Alleghany Agricultural Fair September 17-20. Our display is the Emerson Black Exhibition building.
Free admission to the building.

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001, is a day that Americans will not forget. Today we honor the lives and legacy of our fellow countrymen we lost on this date.

Where were you on 9/11 when you first heard of the terrorist attacks and what is your memory?

09/07/2026

Flat Cornelius took a ride in the county. Do you know where he is?
Hint: Martin Gambill may have ridden nearby in 1780.

09/04/2026

Continuing west on Hwy. 93 Flat Corneilus made a stop in Piney Creek. The rest afforded Flat time to stretch his legs. Flat wandered around the Meeting House, formerly known as Piney Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Built in 1875, it is believed to be one of the oldest surviving churches in Alleghany County. Beneath the arched-panel entrance are two doors, reportedly once used as separate entrances for men and women. The Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club maintains the manicured grounds and the distinctive building.

08/28/2026

Flat Cornelius visited the Elk Creek Cemetery on Highway 93. He observed the graves of Patriotic Alleghanians such as Lonnie Reeves, and his sons Ray, Floyd, and Walter. There were others too numerous to name at this time.

Crossing the road Flat Cornelius walked around Elk Creek Baptist Church and admired the view. The church was established in 1832!

Address

45 N Main Street
Sparta, NC
28675

Telephone

(336) 372-2115

Website

http://www.ahgs.org/ahgs/

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