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April 26, 2025, 7pm - 9pm
Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 7pm with the auditorium presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening. Then, beginning at 7:30pm, Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe Mars, Jupiter, and constellations including The Great Panther, Thunderbird, and Leo. Participants should dress for the cold and may wish to bring a red light to help them see in the darkness. Chairs and blankets welcome!
March 29, 2025, 7pm - 9:30pm
Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 7pm with the auditorium presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening, and astronomical alignments at Town Creek. Then, beginning at 7:30pm, Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe Mars, Jupiter, and constellations including The Slim One, and Revolving Man. Participants should dress for the cold and may wish to bring a red light to help them see in the darkness.
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.
July 12, 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am
Somerset Place will explore the ways in which Tyrrell County's (formerly Washington County) hero of the American Revolution, Col. Edward Buncombe became American by choice.
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
Come out and learn how to graft an apple tree. Jason Bowen, Horne Creek Farm’s horticulturist, will be on hand to share his knowledge of southern apple varieties and conduct a grafting seminar. Jason will lead you through the process of splicing dormant scion wood and root stocks. At the end of the day all participants will take their newly grafted heirloom apple tree home with them.Class size is limited to 20. Participants must be 16 or older.Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: $50.00.Pre-registration is required. Call 336-325-2298 to enroll.
April 5, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Learn the ancient art of twining plant fiber into string & make a bracelet to keep as a souvenir.
February 15, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
Union armies brought freedom to central North Carolina in the closing days of the Civil War. Emancipation elicited a variety of powerful reactions to news of slavery's collapse. Historian Ernest Dollar shares stories of African American men and women's first moments of freedom in this free Black History Month lecture.
February 22, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Do you like to shop with reusable Bags? Do you like to carry a lot of your groceries inside in one trip? Join Historic Interpreter Drew and make a historically documented linen wallet!In the 18th century, wallets were a type of bag that was sewn closed on each end and left open in the middle. All a person had to do was fill it with goods and carry it over their shoulder like a saddlebag. If packed correctly, the load will balance itself out and is very comfortable to carry.