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.
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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.
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.
Join us at the Vance Birthplace for an afternoon of historical drama celebrating resiliency, freedom, and African American storytelling.
Hear the roar of cannon fire! Our annual artillery and infantry program featuring firing demonstrations, historical discussions, and more.
Join us for our book launch for Bountiful Red Acres, a new book from the NC Office of Archives and History and the NC African American Heritage Commission, both parts of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Learn about the history of the Catawba Nation and experience members of the Nation drumming and dancing on the grounds.