Waxhaw is a pleasant community located south of Charlotte, in Union County. The town is probably best known for being the birthplace of President of Andrew Jackson. Waxhaw has a beautiful historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A walk through town will reveal unique stores and antique shops, and is a great way to spend an afternoon.
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.
Address: Museum of the Alphabet, Box 248, Waxhaw, NC 28173-0248, United States
Phone: 1 (704) 843-6066, Fax: 1 (704) 843-6200
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.
Address: Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial, Box 7, Waxhaw, NC 28173-0007, United States
Phone: 1 (704) 843-1832, Fax: 1 (704) 843-1832
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:2pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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