Celebrating the History of Edgecombe & Nash Counties through the Twin County Hall of Fame!

Twin County Museum and Hall of Fame’s mission is to celebrate the history, culture, people, and accomplishments of Edgecombe and Nash counties in eastern North Carolina. The museum is dedicated to the heroes of our area. The men and women, past and present, who have made significant contributions to life in the Twin Counties. Through their energy, efforts, and inspiration, our communities and our world is a better place.

Join us in sharing and preserving our shared heritage.

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You can support the work of the Twin County Hall of Fame with a monetary donation.

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Do you know of a person living or deceased who’s impact on Edgecombe or Nash counties has been notable? Help us preserve and share our history for future generations. Please nominate them here.

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Be part of the Twin County Hall of Fame! We need your help. Please consider volunteering your time to be a docent and/or helper at events or donate to the museum. Together we can preserve our shared heritage.

RECENT NEWS

Inductee musical legends to be honored by new mural

Twin County Hall of Fame Inductees George Higgs, James Kern “Kay” Kyser, Milton Bullock, Brenda Crocker and Dr. Dan Crocker, Luther Barnes, and Patsy Gilliland to be featured on local downtown mural. Scott Nurkin’s mural portrait of the jazz legend and […]

Tolson receives Chamber’s distinguished citizen

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year told the pro-business organization’s 120th gathering on Tuesday evening that he had been thinking about what he would say that would make sense. READ MORE >

Inductee Gus Tulloss to serve on the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority

Gus Tulloss is once again a citizen servant in state government and late last week he was at home in his resumed role speaking at a luncheon gathering of the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club. Tulloss, 81, is in the insurance […]

New Buck Leonard exhibit set to be unveiled

Students and faculty are bringing new life and awareness to icons like Negro League Baseball player Buck Leonard, using AR to enhance typical displays into interactive, mini-museums. READ MORE >

Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds

2005 Inductee, Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time. […]

Inductee Milton Fields passes away

Milton Palmer Fields, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021, surrounded by his family. He enjoyed a rich and meaningful life. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Leatrice Hill Fields; children, […]