Visit Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum
Founded in 1902 by Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Palmer Memorial Institute transformed the lives of nearly 2,000 African American students. Today, the campus provides the setting where visitors can explore the place where boys and girls lived and learned during the greater part of the 20th century. The museum links Dr. Brown and Palmer Memorial Institute to the larger themes of African American history, women's history, social history, and education, emphasizing the contributions African Americans made in North Carolina.
Location and Hours
6136 Burlington Road
Gibsonville, NC 27249
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday* 1-5 p.m. [June 14 - Aug. 2, 2026]
Closed Monday, and designated state holidays (link to state holidays)
Admission is free, small fee for guided tours
* This site is included in the 2026 Sunday hours pilot program.
Contact
336-449-3310
chb@dncr.nc.gov