Following a nation-wide search, the Kings Mountain Historical Museum announced the selection of Michael Turner Webb to lead the museum as the new Director and Curator. A third generation educator from Charlotte, North Carolina, Webb previously led the Historic Penn Center (York W. Bailey Museum) on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. He served in education roles at Historic Brattonsville in McConnells, South Carolina and at Historic Latta Place in Huntersville, North Carolina. Webb has also worked with Johnson C. Smith University, Gaston County Public Library, and Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Johnson C. Smith University, and has performed as an organizer for the annual Jackie Robinson and Negro League Baseball Day event for the Charlotte Knights Minor League Baseball organization.
“Michael is a dedicated local historian and educator, as well as a knowledgeable museum professional,” said Ann Parker, chair of the board of directors for the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. “The board is excited by the expertise and leadership he will bring to the museum and to the Kings Mountain community. We are confident he is the right person to spearhead the next chapter of the museum’s growth and expand our impact in service to the people of Kings Mountain, particularly our students.”
Webb will officially start the position on Jan. 6, 2025. He succeeds January Costa who led the museum over the past five years. Costa recently accepted a new remote position as Archivist for The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine.
In partnership with the City of Kings Mountain and Cleveland County, the Kings Mountain Historical Museum preserves and shares a 1939 Post Office building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as two relocated 19th century structures, the Robert Barber House and the George W. Cornwell House. The museum also preserves and exhibits a wide-ranging artifact collection showcasing the unique history and cultural identity of Kings Mountain and the surrounding region.
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