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Mill Prong House
Circa 1795
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Yes, we have Open House this Sunday, April 5th from 2-5 PM!
Preserving the History of Scottish Highlanders and Their Neighbors in Southeastern North Carolina
Preserving the History of Scottish Highlanders and Their Neighbors in Southeastern North Carolina
Visit Us
Visit Us
Step into the lives of the Gilchrists, the McEacherns, and other Scots American families who shaped early northwestern Robeson County, now Hoke County. Learn how they lived, worked, worshiped, and built community on the Carolina frontier.
We host an Open House on the first Sunday of every month from 2–5 PM, featuring docent-led tours that bring the stories of Mill Prong to life.
About Us
About Us
Built in 1795 by Scottish immigrant John Gilchrist Sr., Mill Prong reflects the layered cultural history of the Cape Fear region. The property, originally purchased from a prominent American Indian landowner and later sold to another Scottish family, stands as a rare reminder of early Scottish settlement in the Carolinas and the emerging social and political world along the Cape Fear and Lumber Rivers.
The name Mill Prong connects the house to its landscape: “Mill” refers to nearby McPhaul’s Mill, once a hub of community life, and a “prong” is a small tributary—here, a branch of Raft Swamp—that once ran through the estate. Together, they root the house in the people and places that shaped this part of North Carolina.
Annual Meeting on 5/3/26
Annual Meeting on 5/3/26
Please plan to attend our annual meeting at the Mill Prong house museum on May 3, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00.
There is an exciting program planned with speaker Catherine Fort. She is the President of the Scottish Society of Wilmington and a leader in initiatives like the Cape Fear Scottish Immigration Memorial and the National Scottish Heritage Discovery Center.
Her talk is entitled Scotland & America: A Shared Story. The presentation explores the rich history, culture, and enduring legacy of Scotland and its people, with a special focus on their migration to America and settlement in North Carolina.
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