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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.
April 27, 2023, 1pm - 3pm
Join us for our book launch for Bountiful Red Acres, a new book from the NC Office of Archives and History and the NC African American Heritage Commission, both parts of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
April 29, 2023, 10am - 12pm
Learn about the history of the Catawba Nation and experience members of the Nation drumming and dancing on the grounds.
April 8, 2023, 10am - 12pm
Come join us for a free Spring Egg Hunt here at Duke Homestead!
April 1, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Historic Cooking demonstration in the Polk Kitchen House
July 4, 2023, 10am - 11:30am
Commemorate Independence Day with a community reading of Frederick Douglass' famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July," at Horton Grove.