Topics Related to Colonial history

Earlier this month, East Carolina University (ECU) announced the discovery of four at-risk shipwrecks on the colonial waterfront at Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site (BTFA), including the possible remains of the 1748 Spanish privateer, La Fortuna.  

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.

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. 

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.