Granite Falls History & Transportation Museum

The Town of Granite Falls purchased the historic home of Andrew Baird, one of the Town's original founders, which was built in the 1790's and stands today as the second oldest home in Caldwell County. The Town was awarded an NC Department of Transportation Enhancement Grant in the amount of $335,000, which was used to perform a historic restoration, construct sidewalks and bike paths and to acquire transportation related artifacts. The Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum celebrated its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 18, 2007.
 
The Granite Falls History Committee sponsors events and exhibits at the Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum in addition to the memorabilia displayed commemorating the Town's history. Examples include art displays by students from local schools, displays of local artists, works of literature by Town residents or former residents and recently a unique teacup exhibit. Each year the museum is fully decorated in celebration of the Christmas season. In the near future the History Committee plans to open an exhibit of sports memorabilia featuring athletes and coaches with connections to the Town of Granite Falls.
 
The Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum needs volunteers to open the museum and serve as hosts and hostesses on Sundays. Volunteers are asked to serve for two hours once every three months. If you can serve as a volunteer, please contact the Town Office at 828.396.3131. Volunteers will be trained for their work at the museum. The museum is open on Sundays from 2 pm until 4 pm, except holidays. Private tours may be arranged by calling the Town Office at 828.396.3131.
 
For additional information about the Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum, please visit the Transportation Museum Website.
 

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TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY

GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.

This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.

Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.

Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.

Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:

·         No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted

·         Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:

o   7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.

o   Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only

·         Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved

·         Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request

·         Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit

·         All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations

These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.