Brevard Station Museum

10/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who visited the museum today during Countryfest.
At the next CountryFest, you will be able to visit a renovated and modernized museum that houses Stanley’s history.

09/22/2026

Two important announcements about the museum —-

1)Yesterday we received notice from the Gaston Community Foundation that we will be awarded a grant of $25,000. Those funds along with the $25,000 from the state will be used to remodel and modernize this 80+ year old building that we call home. The existing flooring and sub flooring will be replaced, new lighting, a new HVAC system, and many other upgrades will take place. We want to thank our Gaston County legislators and the board of directors of the Gaston Community Foundation for awarding the museum the funds that will make this little museum a “diamond in the rough”.
2) Our emergency fundraising campaign has met and exceeded the $10,000 goal we set. The private donor will be getting the matching $10,000 to us as soon as a CD matures, and another family has promised financial aid as soon as some property they own is sold. From the board of directors here, Thank You so very much! In times past when there was a need, we have seen this community step up and help. You did it again this time, and again THANK YOU!!!
We have some very interesting programs planned for the future, so stay tuned.

08/28/2026

What a wonderful program we had last night at the museum!!! Mr. Kent Hester is a walking encyclopedia on the history of textiles in Gaston County and the Stanley area.
Our next program will be on October 22 at the museum and promises to be a "GEM" of a program. More details to follow as the date approaches.

08/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE!! AUGUST 27 @6:30 P.M. at the Museum
Gaston County has a unique and exciting history...especially when it comes to the textile history of Gaston County. This presentation will touch on the earliest textile mills in the county with a focus on Stanley as well as a few of the men who built and ran the textile mills. Presentation segments include significant events that shaped Gaston County's textile industry, and in turn, helped to shape the cities and towns within the county. Another important aspect of the county's textile history that will be discussed will be the life and times on one of the many mill villages in the region. If your family lived in the Stanley area from the 1930’s on, chances are you, or a family member, or someone you knew worked for one of the big 3 in Stanley – Gaston County Dye Machine Co., J.P. Stevens Textiles, or Talon Zipper Manufacturing Company.
Presenting our program is Kent Hester. Kent was born in eastern North Carolina but at age three his family moved to Gastonia. He has an extensive background in textiles, and retired after 30 years employed by NC State College of Textiles, having been Director of Student and Career Services. He joined the Gaston County Museum of Art & History in 2020 where he serves as a museum guide, conducts research, provides tours, and presents programs about Gaston County history, with a special interest in the textile history.
Light refreshments will be served following the program.

08/10/2026

With summer winding down and kids going back to school, we thought a quick video of folks having fun in the Stanley Pool. (AI generated)

07/29/2026

Hello everyone... This is a reminder that we still have our fundraising campaign ongoing. We are very, very close to reaching the $10,000 goal. If you haven't made a donation yet, PLEASE consider one within the next few weeks.
For those who have made a donation, THANK YOU THANK YOU so very much.
We have been awarded a grant of $25,000 from the state which coupled with another grant we hope to receive will allow us to renovate and modernize the museum. The donations we receive from you, our supporters is used to pay expenses and keep the museum open. So, THANKS again.
Our mailing address is 112 South Main Street, Stanley NC 28164, or you can donate on our website - brevardstation.com.

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07/07/2026

For those of you wanting to make a donation to help keep the museum open, you can mail it to Brevard Station Museum, 112 South Main Street, Stanley, NC 28164, or by visiting our website
Brevardstation.com and there make a safe and secure donation
Thank you for supporting the museum

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07/06/2026

Enjoyed representing the Museum as Potus #1 GW, in the July 4th parade in Dallas celebrating the 250th birthday of the USA

06/18/2026

Another Stanley street scene with AI help