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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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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.
April 22, 2023, 12pm - 4pm
The Nasher Museum and Historic Stagville co-present an afternoon of tours for all ages, inspired by the exhibition Spirit in the Land. At 2 pm, Vivette Jeffries Logan and Justin Robinson will lead a commemorative and ecological guided walk at Horton Grove.
December 8, 2023, 4pm - 7pm
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson will be offering visitors the chance to experience a peaceful evening amongst the ruins of St. Philips Church as it is decorated in its holiday finest, with candlelight and greenery.
This FREE program will be held Friday, December 8th from 4pm-7pm, and allows for self guided exploration and meditation. Our visitor center and gift shop will remain open during the course of the evening to also allow a chance for a little holiday shopping.
This FREE program will be held Friday, December 8th from 4pm-7pm, and allows for self guided exploration and meditation. Our visitor center and gift shop will remain open during the course of the evening to also allow a chance for a little holiday shopping.
April 1, 2023, 10am - 11:30am
The Mountain History & Culture Group presents an annual lecture that explores the history and culture of western North Carolina. This year's speaker, Dr. Luke Manget, will discuss the economic and environmental impact of root digging and herb gathering in Appalachia.
November 4, 2023, 11am - 4pm
Has that jack-o-lantern on your front porch outlived his usefulness? Dispose of him in a unique and rather explosive way by implementing the same technology used to detonate Civil War era torpedoes!
$10 fee per pumpkin and BYOP (Bring your own pumpkin). It is free to watch, but YOU get to press the button to detonate if you bring your own! Pumpkins with minimal carving offer the best explosions, but we can work with all types.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance at our Square website.
$10 fee per pumpkin and BYOP (Bring your own pumpkin). It is free to watch, but YOU get to press the button to detonate if you bring your own! Pumpkins with minimal carving offer the best explosions, but we can work with all types.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance at our Square website.