Welcome
Welcome to the Apex Historical Society website. Take a tour around the site and learn about the history of a small town once called "Log Pond" and later named Apex and how it has grown from a small rural village to a bustling urban community of over 34,000 and growing!
Discover the excitement of living in a thriving North Carolina community rich in history, shaped by its small town character and offering the best in residential living within a short distance of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and major metropolitan destinations.
Mission Statement
The
Apex Historical Society is a non-profit, membership-supported organization
dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the history of Apex,
North Carolina.
2007 Open House Slide Show
Click to view a slide show of scenes from the 2007 "open house" at the Maynard-Pearson House during the December Homes Tour. The  slides offer a visual tour of the MP House along with a number of photos revealing a little of the town's history. The slide show may take 15-30 seconds to load depending on the speed of your internet connection. It was prepared by Mack Thorpe, a member of the Society and co-owner of The Rusty Bucket, one of the local shops that helps to support the Society.
Patrons of the AHS
The following Merchants have made a contribution to support the AHS as corporate patrons:
The Rusty Bucket - Stylish and affordable decorations for the home and items of interest representing the local community and history. Located at 104A N. Salem Street in the historic downtown district. The friendly staff of the shop will provide you with a warm and cozy shopping experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the area.
New Hope Valley Railway - Visit the New Hope Valley Railway and experience the thrill of riding the rails and see, hear, and feel history. The NHVR site, located south of Apex between Bonsal and New Hill, NC, includes the restored train, the North Carolina Railroad Museum and monthly ride days in season from May to December with activities, themes, and events for visitors of all ages. Visitors can charter train rides, schedule operate-a-loco, or have a birthday party in a historic caboose.
Upcoming events
August 24 , 2008, 3:00-5:00 PM - AHS Annual Ice Cream Social. Join the AHS members for an old fashioned ice cream social under the trees at the Maynard-Pearson House. An afternoon of fun, socializing and remeniscing about the history of Apex. Featuring home made ice cream in a variety of flavors. Open to membership and guests. Please contact a member if you plan to come so we can have enough ice cream!
Directions
Directions to the Maynard-Pearson House |
