A brick house with a brown shingle roof and white window frames, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with blooming pink and red roses, green hedges, small trees, and an American flag flying on a pole.

Crown Gardens & Archives

 This 1890s building once served as offices for the Crown Cotton Mill but now serves as headquarters for the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society. The facility is used for many functions—meetings, seminars, family reunions, social affairs, and fundraising events. The building also serves as a repository of valuable information for those interested in genealogical and local historical research. One can find cemetery lists, marriage indexes, census indexes, county and family histories, and more than 700 family files—all available to the public. The Archives also houses revolving displays of local historical interests. 

Available for Rent

Perfect for Weddings, Graduation, Birthday Parties and So much more!

Elegant wedding reception table with a pink lace tablecloth, green napkins, delicate white and pink floral centerpieces, and gold-accented tableware, set in a bright room with multiple round tables and chairs.
A spacious room with multiple long tables and chairs, illuminated by hanging ceiling lights and natural light from windows with blinds, has a ceiling fan and neutral-colored walls.
Room decorated for a holiday party with a Christmas tree in the corner, round tables with yellow tablecloths, red and white plates, and napkins, and chairs around the tables.
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  • Round table set for six with a white tablecloth, green napkins, gold cutlery, and a pink floral centerpiece with white accents.

  • Round dining table set with white tablecloth, blue table runner, and six place settings with plates, napkins, and drinks in a decorated room.

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and black appliances, brick wall backsplash, and beige countertop, viewed through a white opening.

  • A garden pathway with gravel, surrounded by green bushes, pink flowers, and leafy trees, leading to a park or backyard area with parked cars and trees in the background.