Registration is $30/person (space is limited)
Topics Related to Seasonal and Holiday Events
June 21, 2025, 10am - 2pm
Enjoy Juneteenth and Fourth of July story readings and crafts for young learners!
June 19, 2025, 11am - 3pm
Join a special guided tour for Juneteenth to explore the history of slavery and freedom at Stagville.
July 4, 2025, 10am - 11am
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.
June 21, 2025, 10am - 2pm
Visit Stagville to celebrate and remember emancipation at one of the state's largest plantations.
November 29, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Visit the Hauser Farmhouse, all decked out for Christmas in period decorations. Shop for unique and beautiful presents in our gift shop and enjoy some festive cheer with hot chocolate and cookies. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free, although donations are appreciated. Please note: This program differs entirely from our Christmas By Lamplight Program.
April 5, 2025, 3pm - 4pm
Join us each Saturday in April for a special tour about Death and Dying in the North Carolina Backcountry!
October 17, 2025, 7pm - 8pm
Gather around the fire and get in the spirit of Halloween with spooky stories from Appalachia and beyond.
March 22, 2025, 10am - 2pm
Join us on Saturday, March 22 for our Spring Storytime! Families with young children can enjoy Spring-themed picture book readings in the Vance house at 10am, 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. Try out some fun crafts like making paper butterflies and lavender sachets in the visitor center as well! This event is free and does not require registering in advance, but donations are encouraged. Our storytimes will be held seasonally/quarterly. Children who attend multiple storytimes are eligible for fun, bookish prizes at our Christmas Storytime in December.