Topics Related to Historical Tours and Reenactments
April 26, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Join us as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the largest Civil War surrender at Bennett Place! The program features costumed living history and community table displays.
January 18, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Join us for our special event commemorating Fort Fisher's 160th Anniversary on January 18th, 2025!
December 13, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Living history of daily life in Fort Dobbs.
November 1, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Learn about soldiers from hundreds of years of NC history.
March 1, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Living history program commemorating the 265th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Dobbs.
December 14, 2024, 10am - 3pm
Historic interpreter Susie Worcester will demonstrate how to cook a colonial holiday meal. She will be in the kitchen cabin 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, for this free event.
May 17, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Experience North Carolina's internal power struggle on the eve of revolution! On May 16, 1771, a group of backcountry farmers who called themselves the "Regulation" met the North Carolina militia of Governor William Tryon in open battle. "Fight for the Backcountry" will feature a reenactment and will explore life in the backcountry in the early 1770s, as the American colonies stood on the brink of revolution. Reenactment will begin at 11 AM. Fonz's Firehouse Grill food truck will be here! Gift shop available.Saturday, May 17th 2025
December 13, 2024, 3pm - 6:30pm
Step back in time and experience an 18th century Christmas. Interpreters will portray members of the community who have gathered for a festive party during the holiday season among fresh greenery and candlelight. After the tour enjoy warm apple cider and cookies around the camp fire. Tickets available November 1 on Eventbrite, $8 each.
December 13, 2024, 5:30pm - 9pm
You're invited to join us at Christmas by Candlelight - Experience an 1870s North Carolina Christmas with Duke Homestead!