This two-story house was built by Francis and Mary Boyd McNairy before March 15, 1781, when it was used as a field hospital following the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. The couple had ten children between 1763 and 1786. The eldest, John, studied law in Salisbury, NC and became acquainted with Andrew Jackson. When John returned to Guilford County, Jackson came with him and lived in the McNairy home during 1787-8.

Around 1820 this log house was covered with weather boarding and significant changes were made to the interior. It was moved from its original site in northwest Guilford County in 1967 so that the museum staff could supervise its restoration and operation. Guided tours allow the visitor to see furnishings typical of the time.

Take a virtual tour of the McNairy House