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March 11, 2022, 5:30pm - 10pm
A special unveiling of the final set of permanent exhibits for the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center will be held on March 11, 2022, by the CSS Neuse Gunboat Association.

The event costs $50 per person and is limited to 100 attendees.
June 11, 2022, 10am - 4pm
Living History: Fort Fisher June of 1862
Saturday, Jun 11, 2022
February 12, 2022, 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.  

During the two years before their 1853 wedding, Zebulon Vance and Harriet Espy exchanged over 100 love letters.  Using Hattie and Zeb's words as inspiration, craft a valentine for your own beloved!  Try out a vintage salutation, make a stab at quill pen writing or calligraphy, and finish your letter with a wax seal.
April 14, 2022, 7pm - 8pm
Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Ellen Brown, author of John Apperson’s Lake George
March 10, 2022, 7pm - 8pm
Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Brandon Johnson, Program Manager, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
February 10, 2022, 7pm - 8pm
Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Terry Roberts, Director, National Paideia Center
January 13, 2022, 7pm - 8pm
Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Dan Clare, English teacher, A.C. Reynolds High School and Ana Clare, Chair, Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee
December 1, 2021, 9am - December 21, 2021, 5pm
Take a walk through the site and read "The Nutcracker in Harlem" by T. E. McMorrow with illustrations by James Ransome.
December 4, 2021, 10am - 4pm
Bentonville Christmas Open House
December 1, 2021, 9am - December 21, 2021, 5pm
Visitor's are invited to come pick up a free take home craft bag in the Visitor's Center and meet the new site staff!