Historical Society

The Wilson Historical Society, Inc. was founded November 5, 1998. The museum opened on November 5th, 2001.

The specific purposes of the Society are to: (1) collect, display and preserve records and artifacts of the city of Wilson and the surrounding communities, and its people, and (2) develop and promote the Museum.

The Wilson Historical Society and Museum is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers visitors a look into the history of Wilson and the surrounding communities. We do not receive financial support from the city of Wilson, or from any local, state or federal government agency. In order to ensure the long-run financial stability of the Wilson Historical Society and Museum an Endowment has been established.

Click here to see the Officers of the Wilson Historical Society, the Board members of the Wilson Historical Museum and the Trustees of the Wilson Historical Society Endowment Trust Fund.

The Wilson Historical Society meets for a pot-luck lunch the first Wednesday of each month. Come join us for good food and company as we work to preserve the history of Wilson and the surrounding region. Virtually all of the business of the Society and Museum is taken care of at these monthly meetings.

Membership dues for the Wilson Historical Society are tax-deductible, and provide membership for the calendar year (except for a life-time membership).

Click here for a Wilson Historical Society Membership Form.