Reed Gold Mine SHS

Site of America's first gold discovery.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Reed Gold Mine will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of #VeteransDay.

We will resume our normal operating hours on Wednesday, November 12th, at 9:00 am. The Underground Mine remains temporarily closed in preparation for an upcoming project.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Homeschool Day will still be held on November 7th, however the underground mine will be closed. The visitor center, panning area (weather permitting), walking trails, and 20+ STEAM-based booths will be available that day.

We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

In preparation for an upcoming project, the underground mine is closed until further notice.

The rest of the site will remain open during our regular operating hours until the closure for parking lot improvements, which is scheduled for November 17th through December 17th.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the underground mine will be closed until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

- Field trip activity fee: $2 + tax per student per activity (for experiences beyond the standard tour, like the Stamp Mill demonstration, geology talk, or Underground Mining Exploration)

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Starting August 1, 2025, North Carolina Historic Sites will implement new fees for guided tours and field trip activities. Admission to most sites remains free, but rising operational costs require a small increase in fees for certain programs.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

At Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site:

- Guided tour: $5 + tax per adult
- Seniors (65+) and military: $4 + tax
- Youth (3–17): $1 + tax
- K–12 groups: Standard guided tours remain free for scheduled public, private, and registered home schools

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of visitors and staff remains our highest priority. If you visit our site today, please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the forecasted weather, panning for gold will only be available at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am on Tuesday, July 29th.

All afternoon panning sessions are canceled due to the extreme heat index.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of visitors and staff remains our highest priority. If you visit our site today, please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the forecasted weather, panning for gold will only be available at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am on Saturday, July 26th.

All afternoon panning sessions are canceled due to the extreme heat index.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of visitors and staff remains our highest priority. If you visit our site today, please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the forecasted weather, panning for gold will only be available at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am on Friday, July 25th.

All afternoon panning sessions are canceled due to the extreme heat index.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the extreme heat index, all afternoon panning sessions are canceled today, July 19th.

We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of visitors and staff remains our priority. If you visit today, please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the weather, panning for gold will be closed the rest of today, July 12th. The 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 panning sessions are all canceled due to the heat index.

We apologize for any inconvenience but safety of visitors & staff remains our priority.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of visitors and staff remains our highest priority. If you visit our site this week, please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the forecasted weather, panning for gold will only be available at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am on Tuesday, July 8th.

All afternoon panning sessions are canceled due to the extreme heat index.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Happy #IndependenceDay from the staff of Reed Gold Mine! 🎆

As a reminder, our site is closed today, July 4, in observance of the #FourthOfJuly holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Saturday July 5th, at 9:00 am.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Reed Gold Mine will be operating under holiday hours this week!

We will be closed this Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume our regular operating hours on Saturday, July 5th, at 9:00 am.

[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of visitors and staff remains our highest priority. If you visit our site this week, please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Due to unsafe conditions from the forecasted weather, panning for gold will only be available at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am on Thursday, June 26th. All afternoon panning sessions are canceled due to the extreme heat index.

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[Reed Gold Mine SHS @ReedGoldMine]

Staff is currently monitoring the forecasted weather for the rest of the week and will share more information on potential disruptions to the panning schedule as soon as possible.

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