Schedule Alert
On Tues., Sept. 16, several sites are closed or opening at noon for staff development. Check social media or call a site before you travel to confirm their operating hours
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December 16, 2023, 10am - 4pm
On December 16th from 10am-4pm, Bennett Place will holding our annual Christmas in the Piedmont during the Civil War event. Witness how Soldiers and Civilians try to keep there spirits up during four years of war. On going living history will be happening around the farm, Also Santa will be in the Parlor of the Bennett house to meet and greet visitors, and you can tell him what you want for Christmas.
December 30, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Old Christmas season at Historic Bath! Join us at the Bonner House from 10am to 3pm and take part in the festivities.Learn about the holiday traditions of early 19th century North Carolina. Experience holiday cooking over an open hearth and taste fresh gingerbread. Make historic ornaments, decorate a tree, play games, and drink cider by the bonfire.At 5pm, come back and enjoy the Christmas tradition of stories around the bonfire. Bring your own s’mores and hot chocolate and enjoy an evening under the stars.
October 28, 2023, 6:30pm - 8pm
A guided night hike at Horton Grove, with stops to read and reflect on enslaved people's experiences of night time in North Carolina.
December 9, 2023, 5pm - 8pm
Join the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum and the Town of Sedalia for Christmas in Sedalia!
October 14, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Come hear the deep history behind our food from historian Dontavius Williams at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site on Saturday, October 14 10 am - 3 pm.
September 16, 2023, 11am - 4pm
Stagville welcomes back Dontavius Williams (of The Chronicles of Adam) for an outdoor cooking demonstration interpreting the cooking traditions of enslaved people. Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023, to explore the history of enslaved people's cooking traditions in North Carolina.
October 7, 2023, 9am - 5pm
Eastern North Carolina is steeped in a rich and deep-rooted story – that of the waterways that make this place a celebrated and unique part of the eastern seaboard. Join us at Historic Bath SHS to travel back in time to the days when water was the lifeblood of our state.October 7, 9am-5pm. Free. Visit our Facebook page for more information and updates.
June 17, 2023, 10am - 1pm
Stagville's 17th annual Juneteenth program, honoring the local history of emancipation. Visit on Saturday, June 17th, to learn from talks and guided tours about emancipation; explore a pop-up display about freedom seekers at Stagville; and explore prompts for reflection and remembrance at Horton Grove.
June 17, 2023, 11am - 3pm
Join us at the Vance Birthplace for an afternoon of historical drama celebrating resiliency, freedom, and African American storytelling.
August 19, 2023, 10am - 4pm
Hear the roar of cannon fire! Our annual artillery and infantry program featuring firing demonstrations, historical discussions, and more.