Interested in creating a unique hand-made gift for that special someone or an heirloom work of art to pass down to your children and grandchildren? Then sign up for one of the two quilting workshops at Aycock Birthplace. Both classes will be held for six consecutive weeks.
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On Sunday, May 1st from 1:00-5:00 pm join us as we “bring in the May” with our May Day Fete on the grounds of the 1897 Poe House. Guests can observe and participate in the maypole dance, create a floral crown or basket, and learn May Day songs and customs. We will also crown our own Queen of the May! Cookies and lemonade will be served. Admission is FREE!
The centuries-old animosities between England and France played out in the New World in the French and Indian War.
The Military Collection of the State Archives of North Carolina is seeking volunteers to interview veterans.
On Sunday, April 17, Wisconsin-based artist Beth Lipman will discuss her work in a free public lecture at the North Carolina Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announces the 2016 spring series of Friday night films.
A fine, fun second Saturday is planned for the Somerset Yard and Market Sale April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members, civic clubs, organizations and local churches are invited to bring gently used household items, jewelry, fresh produce, preserves and baked goods to sell. It's a great way to enjoy homemade goods and buy local. Spaces on the grounds near the parking lots will rent for $8.
Historic interpreters will demonstrate and guide basket making and candle dipping, sharing the resourcefulness of families of days gone by. The activity fee is $2.15.
Help Historic Stagville celebrate Addy's birthday! Addy Walker is fifth in the popular American Girls doll series and Stagville is celebrating her birthday Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Addy Walker's story is based on the life of Mary Walker, who escaped from Stagville's owners in 1848. Learn all about the similarities and inspirations for the books through activities, games and of course, refreshments!
From backcountry farmers, who in 1771 provided the model for America's revolutionary war, to resolutions, skirmishes and even the discovery of gold, "It's Revolutionary!" events will happen at state historic sites this spring. Rare colonial documents from the State Archives also will be displayed at the North Carolina Museum of History now through June 20.
Young Civil War re-actors from across the country soon will travel to Alamance Battleground in Burlington. They will recreate the experience of the North Carolina Junior Reserves during the Civil War April 2-3. The free living history program, "Grinding the Seed Corn of the Nation: NC Junior Reserves Civil War Encampment" will examine teenage soldiers in the Confederate military in the war's final campaign and recreate their camp at the old battleground in 1865.