Reed Gold Mine will be CLOSED Nov. 17- Dec. 17, 2025 for parking lot improvements. Please call 704-721-4653 for more info and monitor our social media/websites for updates.
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Step back in time to the bustling 1850s with Reed Gold Mine’s new immersive living history event, "Boomtown Bash: Life at a Carolina Gold Mine." Focused on the heyday of North Carolina’s gold mining history, this event offers a captivating look into the lives of the miners, immigrants, and women who sought adventure and riches.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Registered Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all requirements needed to earn the “Mining in Society” merit badge at Reed Gold Mine’s merit badge workshop.
Join us for an exciting day of learning and exploration at Reed Gold Mine's 3rd annual Homeschool Day! This event is perfect for homeschoolers who want to dive into geology, engineering, science, and history in a fun and interactive way.On Friday, November 17th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, visitors can explore a range of other STEAM displays and demonstrations across the site. And the highlight of the event—a chance to walk in the footsteps of historic miners as you venture 50 feet below the surface to explore 450 feet of restored mining tunnels in our underground mine.