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KM ROCKS!
Exhibit On Display now Through October 12, 2013
Presented By Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Kings Mountain Historical Museum presents KM Rocks!  This gems and minerals exhibit explores local mining history and highlights the many modern commercial uses for minerals mined in the area.  Learn about the rich mining heritage of the region, from the nation’s first gold rush in North Carolina to contemporary mica mining.
 Stunning examples of geological specimens from local sources and around the globe are included in this exhibit, on loan from resident geologists and collectors John Connor, Jack Eaker, and Charlie Padget.  Explore the renowned mineral diversity of the Kings Mountain area and see samples of rare minerals discovered here.
 Located in the Museum’s main exhibit hall of the 1939 Post Office building at 100 East Mountain Street, KM Rocks! features several “please touch” stations and is appropriate for all ages.
 OPEN Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm.  Admission is free.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret history through exhibits, educational programs, tours, and other appropriate means, in order to foster a deeper understanding of the history of our community and the region.
To find out more about this exhibit, please visit the Museum’s website www.kingsmountainmuseum.org and Facebook page, or call (704) 739-1019.
Provided by Adria L. Focht, Director & Curator, KM Historical Museum

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