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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
Civil Engagements: Elections in the BackcountryThe right to vote is one of the most fundamental freedoms enjoyed by American citizens. While today every U.S. citizen aged 18 and older—regardless of race or gender—can cast a ballot, this inclusive right was hard-won over centuries of struggle and reform.
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
Join us on Saturday, August 9 for a
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.
July 5, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Experience history at Alamance Battleground through “Life in a Month: Outlawed Regulator James Few” this Saturday, July 5th. Learn about birth in the backcountry from interpreters at the historic Allen House for a unique glimpse in their life 254 years ago with James and Sallie Few and their young family.Life in a Month: Outlawed Regulator James FewIn the historic Allen House located at Alamance Battleground10 AM until 4 PM
July 19, 2025, 10am - 4pm
As fellow members of the community, we invite you to join us for an inaugural fundraiser for the Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc.,