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Phantasmagoria, noun: a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection or assemblage; a dreamlike state where real and imagined elements blur together; a magical event at Duke Homestead on October 25th.

Living history program with hands-on demonstrations of the many ways in which women participated in North Carolina's protest against the hated British tax on tea.  Costumed interpreters will fill the Iredell House yard giving visitors a glance at life in the 18th century.  

Living history program at the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse demonstrating how North Carolinians protested British taxation efforts prior to the American Revolution. Talk about the Edenton Tea Party, the ladies that signed the petition, and get a chance to sign a copy of it for yourself! 

Join us at Alamance Battleground to learn about the traditions, foodways, and culture of North Carolina's German communities as we celebrate the Christmas holiday with our special event, "German Christmas in Colonial Carolina." By the 1770s, the backcountry of North Carolina boasted several commu

Join the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum and Town of Sedalia for our annual tree lighting event! With vendors, live music, and Santa.

The Village of Alamance will hold its first annual National Night Out at Alamance Battleground. There will be music, activities for kids, free food, and an array of emergency response vehicles. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun!

Come visit Duke Homestead and learn about the creatures typically found on a farm in the late-19th century!
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown with music, activities, and food!
Visit Stagville for Juneteenth to remember and celebrate emancipation at one of the state's largest plantations.