Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
Locust, NC
| Venue type | Museum & Historic Site |
| Location | Locust, NC |
| Published price | $25 to $300 |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Public Hours (Tue-Sat, 9am-5pm): Commercial - Library/Meeting Room $50, Site Grounds $200; Non-profit - Library/Meeting Room $25, Site Grounds $100 (Auditorium/Picnic Area/Visitor Center not available during public hours). After Hours (after 5pm, or Sun/Mon): Commercial - Auditorium $150, Library/Meeting Room $100, Picnic Area $100, Site Grounds $300, Visitor Center $300; Non-profit - Auditorium $75, Library/Meeting Room $50, Picnic Area $50, Site Grounds $150, Visitor Center $150. Max event time 4 hours; extended time $20/hr (library) or $75/hr (other areas). 50% deposit required to reserve.
The source publishes a range of $25 to $300, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
State-operated historic site (Cabarrus County, part of the Charlotte metro) where the first documented U.S. gold find occurred. Rentals page states the site 'can accommodate small meetings up to large wedding parties.' Gold panning add-on $2/pan (public hours) or $4/pan (after hours); underground tours free during public hours, $2/person after hours.
Published on historicsites.nc.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Charlotte
$25 is the 3rd lowest published starting price of the 19 venues listed in the Charlotte metro. The metro median starting price is $420, and 16 of the 19 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 4 museum & historic site listings in the metro it ranks 1st lowest, against a median of $1,075 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Charlotte metro
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| City of Statesville Park SheltersStatesville, NC · Park & Pavilion | $20 | not published |
| Legion Park ShelterCornelius, NC · Park & Pavilion | $19 to $42 | 50 guests |
Other museum & historic site listings in Charlotte
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| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Room at Charlotte Museum of HistoryCharlotte, NC · Museum & Historic Site | $650 to $850 | 75 guests |
| The Great Hall at Charlotte Museum of HistoryCharlotte, NC · Museum & Historic Site | $1,500 to $2,800 | 250 guests |
| Full Venue Rental at Charlotte Museum of HistoryCharlotte, NC · Museum & Historic Site | $3,500 to $4,500 | 500 guests |
Marriage license in Cabarrus County, NC
The venue fee above does not include the license. Locust sits in Cabarrus County, NC, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Cabarrus County Register of Deeds65 Church Street S, Concord, NC 28025 |
| License fee | $60$60; the office accepts cash, check, Visa or Master Card |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | Valid non expired identification such as a state issued ID, driver license, military ID or passport, plus a Social Security number or an affidavit of ineligibility. Applicants aged 16 or 17 marrying with parental consent must present a certified copy of their birth certificate. |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: cabarruscounty.us, cabarruscounty.us, nccourts.gov
The online application at marriage.cabarruscounty.us must be followed by both applicants coming into the office within 15 days. The office asks couples to arrive by 3:30 p.m. so the license can be completed by 4 p.m. The license may be used anywhere in North Carolina within 60 days. Locust straddles Stanly and Cabarrus counties; the listed venue, Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, sits on the Cabarrus County side near Midland.
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