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Summer Reading Club at House in the Horseshoe

Join us for Summer Reading Club!

The Tavern Keeper's Wife at Historic Bath

In the 1750s and 1760s, two of Bath’s taverns were women owned. These women successfully asserted themselves in the public sphere in a time when status was defined by property ownership.

Bennett Place Christmas in the Piedmont during the Civil War

On December 16th from 10am-4pm, Bennett Place will holding our annual Christmas in the Piedmont during the Civil War event. Witness how Soldiers and Civilians try to keep there spirits up during four years of war. On going living history will be happening around the farm, Also Santa will be in the Parlor of the Bennett house to meet and greet visitors, and you can tell him what you want for Christmas.

Old Christmas at Historic Bath

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Old Christmas season at Historic Bath! Join us at the Bonner House from 10am to 3pm and take part in the festivities.

Full Moon & Freedom Stories Night Hike - Historic Stagville

A guided night hike at Horton Grove, with stops to read and reflect on enslaved people's experiences of night time in North Carolina.

Christmas in Sedalia

Join the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum and the Town of Sedalia for Christmas in Sedalia!

The Chronicles of Adam

Come hear the deep history behind our food from historian Dontavius Williams at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site on Saturday, October 14 10 am - 3 pm.

Historic Cooking Demonstration: Donativus Williams

Stagville welcomes back Dontavius Williams (of The Chronicles of Adam) for an outdoor cooking demonstration interpreting the cooking traditions of enslaved people. Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023, to explore the history of enslaved people's cooking traditions in North Carolina.

Our Maritime Heritage

Eastern North Carolina is steeped in a rich and deep-rooted story – that of the waterways that make this place a celebrated and unique part of the eastern seaboard. Join us at Historic Bath SHS to travel back in time to the days when water was the lifeblood of our state.

Juneteenth at Stagville

Stagville's 17th annual Juneteenth program, honoring the local history of emancipation. Visit on Saturday, June 17th, to learn from talks and guided tours about emancipation; explore a pop-up display about freedom seekers at Stagville; and explore prompts for reflection and remembrance at Horton Grove.