Establishment of Welcome Center and History Museum

Spoke in favor of creating a welcome center and history museum downtown to preserve local heritage and boost tourism.

Ex-Cannon Mills worker shared memories and expressed strong support for a downtown history museum next to the Swanee Theater.

Highlighted the community and economic benefits of city visitor centers and museums.

Expressed gratitude to the city council for approving the conceptual design for the Wells Fargo building as a welcome center and history museum.

Spoke on behalf of KMAC, supporting the inclusive storytelling and historical preservation of the new welcome center and museum.

President of Kannapolis History Associates spoke in favor of a downtown museum and clarified funding sources.

Local historian shared area history and voiced support for preserving local heritage in a museum.