The self-guided tour itinerary moves on to spots through the Glenville Village, Pine Creek and Norton communities. The Lake Glenville dam is always a popular spot, with all kinds of information and statistics being narrated by knowledgeable GAHS members. Water from dammed Lake Glenville is released to flow down huge pipes, where you can see them on the left when traveling on N.C. 107 north from Glenville. This water generates electricity at the powerhouse for Duke Energy 

There are nine historic sites in the tour— notable schoolhouses, old homes, cabins and buildings full of history. At every tour stop a knowledgeable host, often accompanied by the property’s ancestor or present owner, offers “inside” information, anecdotes and intriguing details about the original family or building. Traditionally, the final stop is a bluegrass and dulcimer musical treat to conclude a very satisfying day for tour-goers and volunteers.

The GAHS mission is to preserve the rich history of the Glenville area. Members interview elderly residents, conduct map research, collect documents and research history. Ultimately, after co-coordinating written material, photos and documents, the result will be a comprehensive historical publication, about the greater Glenville area and Hamburg Township. The History Tour is a fundraiser to raise money for the planned publication. 

Tickets will be sold until 2 p.m. on tour day at the Hamburg Baptist Church, with advance tickets at the Lakeside Flea, Glenville Community Development Club, and from GAHS members. 

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