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Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will host a reenactment of the 1771 Battle of Alamance on Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 

Historic Edenton State Historic Site will host “Devil to Pay and No Pitch Hot,” an engaging, day-long symposium highlighting maritime, regional, and Edenton history on Saturday, June 7. This unique event will feature expert presentations, followed by a special guided tour of the iconic 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse.

Historic Edenton State Historic Site will host “Devil to Pay and No Pitch Hot,” an engaging, day-long symposium highlighting maritime, regional, and Edenton history on Saturday, June 7. This unique event will feature expert presentations, followed by a special guided tour of the iconic 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse.

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On Saturday, April 19, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site will host an 18th century-inspired Easter Litany sunrise service in the ruins of St. Philips Church. Doors will open at 6:15 a.m. and the period Anglican service will begin at 6:45 a.m. The service will be held rain or shine and is expected to last 30 minutes. Seating will not be provided but visitors are encouraged to bring a chair, if needed.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site will host two living history programs on Saturdays during April. Both programs will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.On April 12, the site will present “The Women of Brunswick,” which will showcase the women who lived and worked in the colonial port. Throughout the day, visitors are invited to interact with interpreters who will demonstrate various tasks typical of the time, including woodworking, processing indigo and fabric dyeing, apothecary, and more. A colonial dance lesson will be offered from 2-2:30 p.m.

Bennett Place State Historic Site will commemorate the 160th anniversary of its Civil War surrender with two public programs on April 25-26. These programs mark the end of the 160th-anniversary commemorations of the American Civil War in North Carolina by North Carolina State Historic Sites.

On April 12, 1776, the 4th Provincial Congress in session at Halifax, N.C., passed a resolution that became known as “The Halifax Resolves.” In this document, North Carolinians declared their grievances against British rule and encouraged their delegates in the Continental Congress to vote for independence. It was the first official action of any of the 13 colonies calling for independence.

Join us in celebrating with the dedicated staff of the CSS Neuse Museum, devoted volunteers, and Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum board members as we commemorate ten years of promoting local history. Attend our "Cheers to Ten Years: Anniversary Celebration and Living History" on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. We warmly invite our community and all visitors to explore the new exhibits and interactive enhancements that have enriched the museum over the past decade.

 WHAT: Bentonville Battlefield 160th Reenactment Media DayWHEN: Thursday, March 13, 10-11:30 a.m.