Topics Related to Seasonal and Holiday Events

Juneteenth at Stagville - 2025

June 21, 2025, 10am - 2pm

Visit Stagville to celebrate and remember emancipation at one of the state's largest plantations.

Christmas Open House - Horne Creek Farm

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.

Earth Month at Bennett Place

Join us for a special environmental history guided tour at 11:00 a.m.!

Death & Dying Tour at President James K. Polk

April 5, 2025, 3pm - 4pm

Join us each Saturday in April for a special tour about Death and Dying in the North Carolina Backcountry!

Frightful Folk Tales at Vance Birthplace

October 17, 2025, 7pm - 8pm

Gather around the fire and get in the spirit of Halloween with spooky stories from Appalachia and beyond.

Spring Storytime at Vance Birthplace

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.

Yuletide By Lanternlight at Historic Halifax

December 5, 2025, 5:30pm - 8pm

Experience an authentic Christmas of long ago in the warm glow of lantern light. Enjoy homes, public buildings, and taverns decorated for the season with festive, all-natural décor. Interactive historical vignettes will bring each building to life. Enjoy a warm fire in the Tap Room tavern just as guests did two hundred years ago! Tickets go on sale Nov. 1st.