For decades, Gaston County, NC was the beating heart of textile production in the United States. After cotton was picked and “ginned” (the process of removing seeds), bales made their way from southern farms to the hundreds of mills that once buzzed with energy across our county where raw cotton was then transformed into beautifully “combed” yarn. Heading to Cotton Ginning Days this weekend? Be sure to stop by the Gaston County Museum to discover more about our region’s rich textile history and

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