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Halifax Resolves Days: Prelude to Revolution

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.

"Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" at Duke Homestead

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

Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead

Experience North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead!

Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead

Come join us for a free egg hunt here at Duke Homestead!

Historic Cooking Demonstration

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Catawba Basket Weaving and Pottery Presentation

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.

Community Luminaries

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. 

Jublio! Moments of Freedom, 1865

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.

Full Moon & Freedom Stories Night Hike - 2025