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April 19, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Come join us for a free egg hunt here at Duke Homestead!
March 8, 2025, 10am - 3pm
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST?
Porridge, gruel, mush, pottage, grits, polenta and hasty pudding, what are they and how are they different? Come visit the kitchen at Polk Birthplace where we will explore these dishes, their differences and similarities, talk about their history and make a couple to compare. As usual, we can’t share the food but will be glad to answer any questions Receipts for the demo will come from the following books ; Suggested donation $5/adult, $2/seniors and children
Porridge, gruel, mush, pottage, grits, polenta and hasty pudding, what are they and how are they different? Come visit the kitchen at Polk Birthplace where we will explore these dishes, their differences and similarities, talk about their history and make a couple to compare. As usual, we can’t share the food but will be glad to answer any questions Receipts for the demo will come from the following books ; Suggested donation $5/adult, $2/seniors and children
March 22, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Learn about Elias Polk, the remarkable individual who was enslaved by Polk throughout Polk’s presidency, and lived to see freedom and a career in politics.
April 5, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Join us for a presentation with Catawba artists Teresa Dunlap and Aaron Baumgardner. This dynamic brother and sister duo will walk us through the craft, history and inspiration behind basket weaving and Catawba pottery including how these art forms have further connected them to their tribal elders.
March 8, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Join us on March 8th to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the CSS Neuse Museum opening in downtown Kinston!
April 5, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Learn the ancient art of twining plant fiber into string & make a bracelet to keep as a souvenir.
March 1, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Learn about and play one of the earliest and most popular games invented in the Americas
February 12, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join us for a short, hour-long program to learn about leaders in Black History! We will do a show + share, and make a bulletin board of Black history figures.
Parents can register kids by emailing the site at polk@dncr.nc.gov or calling at (704) 889-7145
Parents can register kids by emailing the site at polk@dncr.nc.gov or calling at (704) 889-7145
December 14, 2025, 1pm - 5:30pm
Join us once again this holiday season, as we explore how the American colonists celebrated Christmas. During the program, you can enjoy 18th century inspired refreshments in the Visitor Center, participate in traditional games, or try your hand at Moravian paper stars and other 18th century crafts. The highlight of the evening will be an authentic period candlelit service in the ruins of St. Philips Anglican Church. The service will begin at 5:00pm and will conclude by 5:30pm.
February 1, 2025, 10am - February 22, 2025, 1pm
Take a tour through Canary Cottage and learn about the involvement of Dr. Brown and her colleagues in the Black Women’s Club Movement of the 20th century.