Benson’s 135th birthday is really a celebration of all the people that have contributed to the history of this town over the years. Today (3-7-22) is special because of what each one of YOU contributes to our community — truly making Benson what it is today. For this video, Cultural Arts Director Derrick Barefoot takes you to a few familiar locations around town and — with the help of the National Register for Historic Places — delves a bit into the history of each building. We featured just thr

16K views · 91 reactions | REMINDER: The Benson Museum of Local History's 14th Annual Black History Month Celebration honoring past and present Black business owners within the Town of Benson will be held Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3pm at the Barn at Broadslab (4676 NC Highway 50 South). The event is free and open to the public. See press release here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E1xNHpLgY/ | Town of Benson, NC | Facebook

🎞️ Here it is! Our 13-minute Benson Mule Days documentary in honor of the 75th anniversary! We spoke to a few folks around town that have helped shape the event over the years. They shared some interesting history, fond memories, and funny stories with us. Also, if you’re new to Mule Days, be sure to watch as we made sure to include some recommendations for Mule Days newbies! Enjoy! ▶️ Mule Days 2024 is September 26-29. More info plus the full schedule here: https://bensonmuledays.com ▶️ Info o