Reed Gold Mine
Midland, NC 28107-9673
Phone: (704) 721-4653
- Hours:
- Apr-Oct: Tue-Sat 9am-5pm, Nov-Mar: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Editorial Review for Reed Gold Mine – by Jerry Salley
In Short
The first gold rush started in 1799 in Cabarrus County, when 12-year-old Conrad Reed stumbled across a yellow rock on the family farm. The mine is on the register of North Carolina Historic Sites, and portions of the original tunnels are open to the public. The visitors' center contains exhibits of gold and historical mining equipment, and an orientation film highlights the first gold discovery. Visitors can pan their own gold for a small fee.
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Insider Tips
When to GoGold panning is allowed only between April and October and only until 4:15pm each day.
User Reviews for Reed Gold Mine
04/26/2008 Posted by mto2
Would recommend for age 4 and older. We took our one y.o. and 3 1/2 y.o. To pan for gold, you need to be able to hold a pretty heavy "pan" of dirt though our one y.o. thoroughly enjoyed picking up rocks around the panning area. They have an educational tour & video (25 min long) that sounded interesting but too long for our children. Miner hats with lights $10.00. Too cute. Pans of dirt $2.00 a peice. You may want to call before going to make sure there are not any "events" going on the day you're planning to go. We showed up at 9:30 and waited 15-20 min for a staff member to get to the panning area. Apparently they had mine "inspections" and although there were 5-6 people in the gift shop there was no one else that could help us.
Pros: Lots to do for older children
Cons: Need more staff on the weekends
06/27/2002 Posted by rosoan
Our Grandchildren love to visit the Reed Gold Mine, and also pan for gold. We go each time they visit us from Houston, Texas; Goldsboro, NC; Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC.
Pros: Inexpensive, good parking, Not crowded
Cons: Can't think of any!!
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