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August 10, 2024, 10am - 3pm
Historic cooking demonstration 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10 at the James K. Polk State Historic Site featuring corn and cucumbers. Free.
July 27, 2024, All day
Join us to learn about death in the 18th century. See funeral practices and how people 250 years ago mourned their dead.
July 13, 2024, All day
Learn about how Jemima spent most of her time. See and participate in the vital labor she conducted during her life. Learn about what purpose might have meant for an 18th century women, including what things where restricted from her.
July 6, 2024, All day
Join us at Alamance Battleground to learn about the beginning of Jemima Merrill's life. Also learn about birth practices in the 18th century and see what things locals did to prepare for the birth of a child.
July 1, 2024 - July 27, 2024, All day
Every Saturday in July Alamance Battleground is telling the life of Jemima Merrill. Each week follows a theme around her life in an effort to tell the life story of a a regular person in the 18th century. Each day will included living history programing and a times talk about points in Jemima's life. The themes are, Birth, Purpose, religion, and Death. Please join us to elevate the ordinary and to learn about this important person.
July 20, 2024, 10am - 3pm
Calling all sailors and seafarers! Chart your course for Historic Bath on Saturday, July 20th and discover the fascinating world of 18th-century sailors who worked the waterways of Eastern North Carolina.Visit the Tavern to hear the latest news and learn about the food and drink of the era. Talk with members of the Leviathan Crew at Bonner Point. Experience weapons demonstrations, hands-on activities, and don’t forget to visit the Exhibit Center for a fun scavenger hunt!
June 1, 2024, 11am - 12pm
This captivating program kicks off the Polk site's celebration of the events surrounding the America 250 commemoration in North Carolina.
June 15, 2024, 11am - 12:30pm
Leah & the Rabbit returns to Vance Birthplace on Saturday, June 15 to celebrate Juneteenth! This puppet show weaves traditional Brer Rabbit stories with the history of Leah Erwin to celebrate resiliency and freedom.
June 8, 2024, 11am - 3pm
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown with music, activities, and food!
July 4, 2024, 10am - 11am
Commemorate Independence Day with the annual community reading of "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at the historic Horton Grove slave quarters.