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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 22, 2023, 10am - 4pm
Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, April 22nd for a living history demonstration of the production of tar, pitch and turpentine.
February 18, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Join us for this FREE living history event from 10am-3pm Saturday, February 18th.
January 7, 2023, 11am - February 23, 2023, 6pm
Through a unique partnership, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Cameron Art Museum, and the New Hanover County Library present a new outreach program series centered on expanding our interpretation of the historic Wilmington Campaign.
February 11, 2023, 10am - 4pm
Get a little inspiration for your Valentine this year! Drop by the site throughout the day to create your own love letter at this free workshop.
May 17, 2023, 6pm - 7:30pm
Join us to explore the life, work, and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune as well as the friendship between her and Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown.
January 14, 2023, 10am - 4pm
Fort Fisher will commemorate its 158th anniversary with the program, 'With Artillery, War is Made,' Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10 am - 4 pm. Free and open to the public, this living history program will focus on the artillery at Fort Fisher during the American Civil War. At 10 am, 12 noon, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm, there will be demonstrations of the 32-pounder banded and rifled seacoast gun, the 12-pound Napoleon, and a 10-pound Parrott gun. Living history displays will be set up in the Fort Grove.
December 17, 2022, 10am - 4pm
Visit Bennett Place during the Christmas season and witness how this occasion was celebrated in the Piedmont Carolinas during the American Civil War. Living historians will decorate the farm in a typical modest fashion of the time. There will be cooking demonstrations in the kitchen house, Christmas decorations and packages in the main house, soldiers will be on hand to demonstrate Christmas in the field and of course, a visit with Ole St. Nick. Complimentary hot apple cider will be available. There will also be a bake sale where you can purchase some sweet treats.
December 28, 2022, 10am - 3pm
In 1752, the American colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, resulting in the beloved date of Christmas - January 5th - being moved to December 25th. In rebellion, some North Carolinians began to celebrate both dates. Bring your family and join us during the week after Christmas for crafts, games, food, and ringing in of the new year as we celebrate Old Christmas. Activities are different each day and run from 10am-3pm.
December 8, 2022, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the State Capitol and Gov. Roy Cooper for the annual tree-lighting tradition on Thursday, Dec. 8th!
December 3, 2022, 10am - 4pm
Bentonville Battlefield Christmas Open House