Did you know that North Carolina’s first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place in Halifax on August 1st, 1776? Join historical interpreters as they reenact events surrounding the joyous news of American independence from Britain. At 12:00pm, see a reenactor portray Cornelius Harnett, President of the Council of Safety, read the Declaration for the first time in North Carolina.
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Enjoy the Fourth of July in the historic town of Halifax at an event complete with an interactive reading of the Declaration of Independence. Stay for the Town's fireworks display that evening.
A commemoration of the 149th anniversary of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves, the first official call for independence from Britain by elected leaders representing an entire colony. Two days of living-history demonstrations, ceremonies, historical presentations, tours and interactive, family-friendly activities all combine for a town-wide historical event.
To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions that each group of people working in tobacco made to North Carolina’s culture and
Experience North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead!
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Join us for a presentation with Catawba artists Teresa Dunlap and Aaron Baumgardner. This dynamic brother and sister duo will walk us through the craft, history and inspiration behind basket weaving and Catawba pottery including how these art forms have further connected them to their tribal elders.
As Bennett Place State Historic Site prepares to mark the 160th anniversary of the largest Civil War surrender, we invite our community to help us get ready.
Union armies brought freedom to central North Carolina in the closing days of the Civil War. Emancipation elicited a variety of powerful reactions to news of slavery's collapse.