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Mount Olive Museum

David John Aaron Teaching and History Museum

 

Our Exhibits

Much more when you come!

 

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    Timeline 

    Description: Trace an illustrated timeline of Mount Olive’s history, featuring photos and stories from the 1830s to the 1970s, in the front hall.

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    Mt. Olive Pickle 

    Description: Catch a glimpse of the Mt. Olive Pickle Company long before it became the nation’s #1 brand of pickles, peppers and relishes. Old jars, labels and photographs speak to simpler times in manufacturing. 

     

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    Kitchen 

    Description: See how kitchens used to look, complete with a farm table and chairs, a pie safe (c. 1860), an 1850s spinning wheel, a 1930s stove, and utensils before the days of Pampered Chef. 

     

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    Rotary Club of Mount Olive 

    Description: Rotary Club of Mount Olive organized in 1923, the Rotary Club of Mount Olive continues to serve as a catalyst for service in the community. Browse club artifacts, including banners, photographs and record books, from 1923 through 1999.

     

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    Antique Furniture & China 

    Description: Throughout the museum’s rooms are antique furniture and fine china, including a 1790s blanket chest, 1890s chairs, desk and server, family portraits and handsome mantels.

     

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    Veterans

    Description: From the Civil War through the Vietnam War, Mount Olive residents went into military service. Memorabilia and photographs honor their experiences and sacrifices.

     

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    Fire, Rescue & Police

    Description: Mount Olive’s first volunteer fire department was established in 1904, and years later other local residents formed what would become a celebrated volunteer rescue service. Trace the history of these organizations, and see police equipment from earlier decades. (Fire department with horse & wagon)

     

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    Farm and Household

    Description: An operational 1930s washing machine and a wooden ice box serve as reminders of just how far home appliances have come. View other household and farm equipment, including a 1929 milk and cream separator, an 1893 foot-operated corn planter and many assorted tools.

     

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    Ray Scarborough

    Description: The only resident of Mount Olive and Wayne County to play in a World Series game. Ray Scarborough worked at the Mt. Olive Pickle Company in the off season and was known in the Northern press as the “pickle packing pitcher.” The museum’s collection includes baseball cards, and photographs.