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October 26, 2025, 3pm - 5pm
Public historian Dr. Torren Gatson speaks on his work at the intersection of African American history, historic preservation, and material culture.
August 30, 2025, 3pm - 4pm
Join poet Crystal Simone Smith at Stagville for a reading from "Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound."
November 1, 2025, 1pm - 2pm
One of the most important rights of American citizens is the right to vote. Elections have been held in North Carolina since the time of the Regulation…and before!! Today any US citizen aged 18 and over regardless of race or gender is eligible to participate in the voting process, however, this was not always the case. In the 18th century who could vote? How did voting take place? Learn about voting procedures on Saturday, November 1st, beginning at 1 PM.
July 26, 2025, 11am - 3pm
Regulator James Few went from being viewed as an outlaw hanged by Tryon, to a foil for Tryon's cruelty, a sympathetic character, and finally a symbol for the Lost Cause and Populist movements.Join Historic Interpreter Drew as he presents research and insights on the propaganda of James Few's death.Presentations in the auditorium at 11:00; 1:00; and 3:00.
August 9, 2025, 10am - 3pm
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July 19, 2025, 12pm - 2pm
Eileen Heyes' new book, Freedom’s Howl: The Song of the Red Wolves is a captivating read for children, especially with its historical setting and beautiful illustrations by Anne Runyon and Stephen Petruccio. The story of the Red Wolf puppies growing up in the Eno River Valley in 1776, alongside Sallie Few and her children, is both educational and enchanting.This could be a great opportunity to get a signed copy of the book!12 PM
July 12, 2025, 10am - 4pm
From sunup to sundown, the Few family toiled on their land, cultivating wheat, barley, and oats, and tending both mill and field with determined hands. The Eno’s steady current powered their grist mill, while saws bit through timber destined for new homes and barns. Life’s rhythm pulsed with the seasons: planting, harvesting, grinding, and sawing—their days ordered by the demands of the land and the unpredictable tides of colonial politics.
July 5, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
Eileen Heyes' new book, Freedom’s Howl: The Song of the Red Wolves, is a captivating read for children, especially with its historical setting and beautiful illustrations by Anne Runyon and Steven James Petruccio. The story of the Red Wolf puppies growing up in the Eno River Valley in 1776, alongside Sallie Few and her children, is both educational and enchanting.