Topics Related to Historic Stagville State Historic Site

Join poet Crystal Simone Smith at Stagville for a reading from "Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound."

Join a special guided tour for Juneteenth to explore the history of slavery and freedom at Stagville.

Commemorate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful Fourth of July address, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at Historic Stagville State Historic Site. The abolitionist speech resonates today, inviting all to reflect on the United States' founding ideals and our shared history.

Visit Stagville to celebrate and remember emancipation at one of the state's largest plantations.

Please note: you must register in advance to join this hike! To register, please email stagville@dncr.nc.gov. Space is limited for this small group experience, and your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email from our staff. 

A participatory arts workshop with artist Maya Freelon, open to all ages.

Historic Stagville presents Whippersnappers, a site-responsive installation by Library of Congress artist-in-residence Maya Freelon

Drum and dance performance honoring West African cultural heritage at Horton Grove

Join this artists' open studio at the Great Barn. Drop in between 11 am and 2 pm to be a part of creating hands-on cyanotype art!

Site-responsive art installation by Maya Freelon, on view limited hours November 16 through January 25 at Historic Stagville.