Waxhaw Attractions

The Mexico-Cardenas Museum is located in Waxhaw and provides a glimpse into the life and times of the former president of Mexico, Lazaro Cárdenas, who ruled Mexico from 1934-1940. Displays on his achievements feature prominently and one display, a 1938 Chevrolet car, stands out from the others.

The Museum of the Alphabet of Waxhaw highlights something that most people in todays society take for granted - the alphabet. This museum focuses on linguistics. Learn about the origins of written language, how societies functioned without it (some of which still do) and how the creation of the alphabet affected societies.

The Museum of the Alphabet looks at a variety of languages from different time frames.

The Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial is located in Waxhaw and provides visitors with a insight into the Waxhaws region and also details the life and times of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. The collection is diverse and deals with artifacts from early on until 1900. The Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial has a gift shop and an area ideal for picnics.