Topics Related to Seasonal and Holiday Events
December 8, 2024, 1pm - 5:30pm
Join us once again this holiday season, as we explore how the American colonists celebrated Christmas.
December 6, 2024, 4pm - 7pm
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson will be offering visitors the chance to experience a peaceful evening amongst the ruins of St. Philips Church as it is decorated in its holiday finest, with candlelight and greenery.
March 30, 2024, 6:45am - 7:15am
Join us on the morning of Saturday, March 30th for a period Anglican service in the ruins of St. Philip's Church.
December 16, 2023, 10am - 4pm
On December 16th from 10am-4pm, Bennett Place will holding our annual Christmas in the Piedmont during the Civil War event. Witness how Soldiers and Civilians try to keep there spirits up during four years of war. On going living history will be happening around the farm, Also Santa will be in the Parlor of the Bennett house to meet and greet visitors, and you can tell him what you want for Christmas.
December 30, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Old Christmas season at Historic Bath! Join us at the Bonner House from 10am to 3pm and take part in the festivities.
Learn about the holiday traditions of early 19th century North Carolina. Experience holiday cooking over an open hearth and taste fresh gingerbread. Make historic ornaments, decorate a tree, play games, and drink cider by the bonfire.
At 5pm, come back and enjoy the Christmas tradition of stories around the bonfire. Bring your own s’mores and hot chocolate and enjoy an evening under the stars.
December 9, 2023, 4:30pm - 6pm
Celebrate a remarkable African American holiday tradition with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy!
October 28, 2023, 6:30pm - 8pm
A guided night hike at Horton Grove, with stops to read and reflect on enslaved people's experiences of night time in North Carolina.
December 9, 2023, 5pm - 8pm
Join the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum and the Town of Sedalia for Christmas in Sedalia!
June 17, 2023, 11am - 3pm
Join us at the Vance Birthplace for an afternoon of historical drama celebrating resiliency, freedom, and African American storytelling.
May 27, 2023, 10am - May 28, 2023, 3pm
Following the American Civil War, a “Decoration Day” began in communities across America remembering soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Senator John A. Logan, a former Union officer on staff with Major General William T. Sherman, was instrumental in making this a formal national day honoring our fallen soldiers, which became Memorial Day. Join military living historians representing the American soldier of all time periods throughout our nation’s history.