The Reid House

11/20/2024

Mark your calendars for holiday tours of The Reid House! 🎄

06/14/2024

Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly has opened voting for its 2024 Best of the Weeklies reader's choice awards. The Matthews Heritage Museum and The Reid House won last year for Best Museum and Best Historical Site, respectively. Visit this link to nominate us as the best entertainment-related companies in the area: https://bit.ly/4bXu9st

Thank you for your support! 💚

04/11/2024

Did you know that The Reid House, located at 134 West John Street, was built in 1890 by Edward Solomon Reid? It is one of the few remaining Victorian houses in the area. Mr. Reid sold the house to his sister Ellen in 1893, the year she married Dr. Thomas Neely Reid from Sharon Township, no relation to the Reid family from Matthews. Dr. Reid served the citizens of Matthews for over 55 years.

The house is named for Miss Nancy Reid, the youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ellen Reid. She was born in the house on January 9, 1898, and lived there until her death on January 25, 1986. She was well educated and taught in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System for 35 years. Mrs. Sarah Redd, a niece of Miss Nancy's, inherited the house upon her death. Mrs. Redd generously gifted the house and property to the Matthews Historical Foundation on December 31, 1987.

The Foundation is hosting a Fine Art Show at the Historic Reid House this Friday, April 12, 5:30-9:00 PM, and Saturday, April 13, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. More information here: https://matthewshistoricalfoundation.com/events/

06/30/2023

The votes are in for the 2023 Best of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's Reader's Choice Awards and The Reid House has been named Best Event Venue/Wedding Venue for Town of Matthews, NC - Government/Town of Mint Hill, North Carolina! Thank you to everyone who voted for us.

03/10/2023

We love seeing all the amazing moments you capture around the Town of Matthews, NC - Government. That's why we're asking you to tag us in your photos. Just use our username or the hashtag and we'll be sure to check it out. We might even feature your photo on our page!

We can't wait to see what you've been up to. 📸

03/01/2023

Check out these stunning photos from a Victorian Tea and Fashion Show that was held at the Historic Reid House this past weekend.

Did you know that the Reid House is available for rentals? Imagine hosting your next event in this beautiful and historic venue. From weddings to special events, the Reid House is the perfect backdrop for any occasion.

For more information on rentals, please email [email protected] or visit our website at http://matthewsreidhouse.org/rentals.html. Don't miss out on the chance to make your event truly unforgettable at the Reid House.

09/08/2022

Tours of the Historic Reid House Coming Soon!

Tours of the Historic Reid House Coming Soon!

Have you ever driven past The Reid House on West John Street and thought, “Boy I would like to be able to tour inside!” Well, your wish will soon be coming true!

The Matthews Heritage Museum has spent this summer creating a new tour of the Historic Reid House for tours to the public. Two years ago the Matthews Historical Foundation asked if the Docents would be willing to open the Reid House for tours. It was decided that we could open the house for tours once a quarter. The days open will vary so people with different schedules might be able to tour. Normally the Reid House is only open for rentals.

The first day that the Reid House, at 134 W. John Street, will be open for tours will be Thursday, September 29. Guided tours will be given at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm that day. Dr. and Mrs. Reid will be waiting to greet you and give you a tour of the house! (They might not always be there.) We request you make a reservation for the tour, as we are limiting 10 people per tour. Call the museum at 704-708-4996. Recommended donation is $5 per person.

Tours of the house will be given around Christmas with the house decorated in its finery. In April, the house will again be on tour during the Victorian Lawn Party. In the fall, we hope to open the house in conjunction with the quarterly Main Line Market
sponsored by the Town of Matthews, NC. Keep an eye open for future dates.

The Matthews Heritage Museum at 232 N. Trade Street is open Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30 pm. Currently on display is the exhibit Pepsi: Born in the Carolinas.

For more information, please contact Barbara Taylor, Museum Director, at 704-708-4996.

07/07/2022

We are excited to share that The Reid House was voted the Best Event Venue in Matthews & Mint Hill for the 2022 Best of The Weeklies Reader's Choice Awards!