Rebecca M.
4/28/2025
The Rankin Museum is located in Ellerbe, NC. It is named after Dr. Rankin and includes his collections. It is off the beaten path and a hidden gem for history buffs. There is a parking lot in the...
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131 Church St
Ellerbe, NC 28338
The Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbe, NC is a beloved local museum founded on the extensive collections of Dr. Pressley R. Rankin, Jr., MD. Explore diverse exhibits spanning Natural History, Local History, and Native American culture within the 4,900 square foot facility, featuring artifacts like Native American pottery, taxidermy, and local discoveries.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy a self-guided tour lasting approximately 1 hour, with additional amenities such as a gift shop, public reference library, interactive student zone, and a self-guided scavenger hunt. Wheelchair accessible and offering group talks by the director or staff, the museum provides a captivating experience for those seeking to delve into the rich heritage of American history.
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Mike B.
10/26/2018
The Rankin Museum is one of those off the beaten path type places. There are reasons to go here. If you like indigenous history, they have a great collection of artefacts. If you like local...
Julia T.
9/30/2019
I love Rankin Museum! My dad, "Tomahawk", has some of his own pieces on display here. He's a huge Native American artifact collector and was able to share pieces of his collection with the museum...
Jane M.
4/28/2023
Very nice place and the gentleman behind the desk was very nice and very helpful I would definitely go back. it's definitely filled with a bunch of history
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