The Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is an above-average local museum, with a well-curated collection of artifacts from the local region, various periods, and stuffed fauna from around the world. There are some nice pieces related to the history of the area as a commercial center, the history of Richmond County as a hub for NASCAR racing, and a very large collection of Native American artifacts. But the main event at the Rankin Museum is a wing dedicated to Ellerbe’s most famous former resident: André René…
