The dawn of the twentieth century was a time of great change in the United States, and many of these changes can be seen in the lives of the nation’s children—how they worked, played, learned, and made sense of the world.
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Women of the early 20th century worked equally as hard as their husbands on their family farms. Come and learn about the skills they had to employ to run a successful household and farm.
Join us for a special summer event about Civil War artillery on June 21st, 2025!
The modern Thanksgiving holiday stems from a mid-19th century campaign by Sara Josepha Hale for the adoption of a national thanksgiving holiday. President Abraham Lincoln created the federal holiday in 1863 during the American Civil War.
Join a special guided tour for Juneteenth to explore the history of slavery and freedom at Stagville.
Commemorate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful Fourth of July address, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at Historic Stagville State Historic Site. The abolitionist speech resonates today, inviting all to reflect on the United States' founding ideals and our shared history.
Visit Stagville to celebrate and remember emancipation at one of the state's largest plantations.
Let's bike and learn about the history and nature around us. Join us for a scenic bike ride across the Little Sugar Creek Greenway!
The ride starts at 9am on May 17
Meet at President James K. Polk State Historic Site