Carolina Blues: Indigo on the Cape Fear in Conjunction with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport

 This subtropical plant was an incredibly important commodity in the Carolinas of the 18th century. In conjunction with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, we will explore the process used by skilled enslaved African labor to extract this valuable dye from the indigo plants - and delve into the science behind dye production. Visitors will have a chance to view and work an active fermentation vat, and dyeing demonstrations will occur throughout the program. T-shirts will also be available for purchase so visitors can try their hand at resist dyeing.