Learn the ancient art of twining plant fiber into string & make a bracelet to keep as a souvenir.
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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.
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!
Professor Dr. Hugh Dussek will discuss the origins of the Twelfth Night holiday 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 4 at the James K. Polk State Historic Site.
A participatory arts workshop with artist Maya Freelon, open to all ages.
Historic Stagville presents Whippersnappers, a site-responsive installation by Library of Congress artist-in-residence Maya Freelon
Join this artists' open studio at the Great Barn. Drop in between 11 am and 2 pm to be a part of creating hands-on cyanotype art!
Site-responsive art installation by Maya Freelon, on view limited hours November 16 through January 25 at Historic Stagville.
Learn about the culinary traditions of the Catawba people at this free, one-hour session 11 a.m. Sept. 14.
Tom Brown will discuss his search for Heritage Apples focusing on varieties he gave our orchard. Tom Brown is a renowned apple hunter and orchardist. He has spent many years discovering "lost" heirloom apple varietals in North Carolina and throughout Appalachia.