TO RESTORE, FURNISH AND MAINTAIN THE SILAS ALEXANDER SHARPE HOMEPLACE. THIS HOME IS USED BY SMALL GROUPS TO PROMOTE THE ARTS, HISTORY AND EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF STATESVILLE AND IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. THE HOME IS ALSO MADE AVALIABLE FOR A FEE TO SMALL GATHERINGS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS WHICH ASSIST IN OFFSETTING THE COST OF MAINTAINING THE HOME.