Citizens concerned about the Nikwasi Mound organized the Macon County Historical Society in 1946. After a successful fund-raising, the group purchased the Mound and deeded it in trust to the town of Franklin. The Society later became inactive, but was revived in 1976. Besides operating The Macon County Historical Museum, the Society holds public programs, publishes a newsletter and books on county history, pursues genealogical and historical research and promotes historic preservation. The Society is a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation chartered in North Carolina.
Admission is free.
Visitors are always welcome and conducted group tours can be arranged on request.