Welcome
Welcome to the Apex Historical Society website. Take a tour around the site and learn about the history of a small town once called "Log Pond" and later named Apex and how it has grown from a small rural village to a bustling urban community of over 34,000 and growing!
Discover the excitement of living in a thriving North Carolina community rich in history, shaped by its small town character and offering the best in residential living within a short distance of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and major metropolitan destinations.
Mission Statement
The
Apex Historical Society is a non-profit, membership-supported organization
dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the history of Apex,
North Carolina.
Monthly Open House
May 20th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM - Open House at the AHS Maynard-Pearson House on Olive Chapel Road. Drop by to hear about the history of the house and how it came to be home of the Apex Historical Society. FREE and open to the general public.
AHS - Halle Historical Presentations
Mark your calendar to attend the free historical presentations at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. See our full calendar for all events.
May 22, 7:00 pm - Dennis Parker - Jefferson and the writing of the Declaration of Indepencence
July 10th , 7:00 pm - Ewan Pritchard - History of the Electric Car
Annual Home Tour
 The 2011 home tour was held on Sunday afternoon, December 4th. Thanks to all that attended the tour and helped make this a great success!
Please contact us if you would like to be part of the team conducting the 2012 tour. Planning for next year's tour is a great way to learn more about local history and get involved in AHS activities!
Click to view and print the 2011 Home Tour Brochure.
To learn more about a typical home tour,
click to read about the 2010 home tour.
Newsletter
AHS Newsletters are available on the website. Click to read the latest dispatch...
AHS Note Cards
The Society now offers a set of note cards, available at The Rusty Bucket on Salem Street or from the Society. The cards feature illustrations of historic Apex homes and sites by local artist Brenda Priest of Your Door & More - custom pen & ink illustrations. Please buy a package or two and help provide operating funds for the AHS or help sell them in the community. Read more about the cards and see illustrations...
New Book on Apex History
Check out the new book about the history of Apex from when the town was established through 1941. The publication is available at The Rusty Bucket on Salem Street in Historic Downtown Apex. Read more and order the book - TRB Shopping Cart...
Oral History Project
The Society is continuing a long term project to capture and preserve an "oral history" and memories of the area as told by many residents born or living here in years past. Over 60 interviews have been recorded and more are scheduled. Read the project plan and consider joining the team in this ambitious project.
Initial team member training for conducting interviews has been completed. View more about the training.
Team members may click here to view and print Oral History interview forms as needed.
2007 Open House Slide Show
 Click to view a slide show of the 2007 Home Tour and the Maynard-Pearson House "open house". The virtual tour of the MP House provides a glimpse of historical Christmas decorations in the style of the late 1800's and discover some the town's history. It was prepared by Mack Thorpe, member of the Society and co-owner of The Rusty Bucket, one of the local shops supporting the Society.
AHS - Halle Upchurch 2009 Presentation DVD
The May 2009 Apex Historical Society and Halle Cultural Arts Center presentation "Upchurch and Related Families of Western Wake County:
Two Hundred Years and Counting" by Dr. Phillip Upchurch is available on DVD for $10.00 from the Society. Please click to contact Debbie Douglass by email to purchase your copy or contact The Rusty Bucket.
AHS Logo
 The Society has adopted a new logo depicting the unique architecture of Historic Downtown Apex blended with the name of the Society. It was adopted by the 2010 AHS Board following a search within the community for ideas that reflect the town's history and connect to its future. The logo was created by Christa Davidson of Morrisville
Patrons of the AHS
The following Merchants have made a contribution to and support the AHS as corporate patrons:
 Southern-Charmz Interiors - Visit our website to see our hand-crafted wreaths, swags, centerpieces and topiaries. All the elements of a uniquely decorated home evoking classic southern charm and elegance to help you complete any room in your home. We are the provider of entrance door decorations for the annual AHS Homes Tour each December.
 The Rusty Bucket - Stylish and affordable decorations for the home and items of interest representing the local community and history. Located at 104-A N. Salem Street in the historic downtown district. The friendly staff of the shop will provide you with a warm and cozy shopping experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the area.
 Leland Builders - Local builder experienced in restoration of older homes and familiar with guidelines and practices in restoring homes to requirements of Capital Area Preservation and meeting requirements for registering home as a historic property. Lee Williams,
10048 Fountain,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517,
Phone: (919) 669-6934.
 Your Door & More - custom pen & ink illustrations is a local business that creates one-of-a-kind drawings of your home or place of business. These illustrations can be used as wall-hung portraits, note cards or address labels. Ideal for housewarming gifts, graduations or for that hard to buy for person.
 Home Video Studio is locally owned Home Video Studio offering a wide range of professional video production services to consumers and businesses alike. Specialties include video production, video editing, home movie and video transfers, CD and DVD duplication, and much more.
New Hope Valley Railway - Visit the New Hope Valley Railway and experience the thrill of riding the rails and see, hear, and feel history. The NHVR site, located south of Apex between Bonsal and New Hill, NC, features restored trains, the North Carolina Railroad Museum and monthly train rides from May to December.
Upcoming events
See our full AHS calendar for events throughout the year.
Check back soon for news of upcoming events!
Directions
Directions to the Maynard-Pearson House |
