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August 1, 2025, 1pm - 4pm
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.
July 4, 2025, 1pm - 4pm
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.
April 11, 2025, 10am - April 12, 2025, 5pm
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.
September 6, 2025, 11:15am - September 27, 2025, 2:15pm
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 powerful economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while addressing the inequalities in tobacco’s labor forces.We will depart from the visitor’s center lobby at 11:15am at 2:15pm on Saturday September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Admission is free.
August 16, 2025, 10am - 2pm
Experience North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead!
April 19, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Come join us for a free egg hunt here at Duke Homestead!
March 8, 2025, 10am - 3pm
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST?Porridge, gruel, mush, pottage, grits, polenta and hasty pudding, what are they and how are they different? Come visit the kitchen at Polk Birthplace where we will explore these dishes, their differences and similarities, talk about their history and make a couple to compare. As usual, we can’t share the food but will be glad to answer any questions Receipts for the demo will come from the following books ; Suggested donation $5/adult, $2/seniors and children
April 5, 2025, 11am - 12pm
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.
February 1, 2025, 9:30am - April 16, 2025, 4:30pm
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.
February 15, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
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. Historian Ernest Dollar shares stories of African American men and women's first moments of freedom in this free Black History Month lecture.