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The sleepy village of Bath sprang to life whenever the notorious Blackbeard sailed into port. Historic Bath will recreate a pirate encampment July 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to highlight the routines of pirates in a free program. The focus will be on the victorious visit of Royal Navy Lt. Robert Maynard to Bath fresh off the defeat and death of Blackbeard.
In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Venezuelan revolutionary Francisco de Miranda's death, Tryon Palace, in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and the Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina, will host a daylong celebration of Miranda and Venezuelan culture Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s University Theatre brings Charlotte’s Web.
Fun and games will abound as Town Creek Indian Mound celebrates the birthday of Dr. Joffre Coe, Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coe, "the godfather of North Carolina archaeology," taught the art and science of research in the dirt and did groundbreaking work at Town Creek more than 80 years ago.
Secrets remaining from North Carolina's most active role in the French and Indian War will be sought during an archaeological excavation at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site. For the first time in years, Deputy State Archaeologist John Mintz and Shawn Patch of New South Associates will lead research at the site. The public is invited to observe the team at work July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The State Archives of North Carolina demystifies the process with the "Searching for African-American Ancestors" workshop, Saturday, July 23, at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh.
Join WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel for a new Town Hall discussion on “Environment, Economy, Entrepreneurship: Is Clean Energy Good Business?” This innovative look at the potential benefits and consequences of clean, renewable energy takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Thursday, July 14, 7–8:30 p.m.
The 440th Army Band will perform at Roanoke Island Festival Park, beginning at 8 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.), for the July 4th Celebration. Fireworks, provided by the Town of Manteo, will begin at dark.
Learn more about these fascinating insects, from their life cycle to their feeding habits to their awe-inspiring migration from Canada to a few isolated mountaintops in Mexico, when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences premieres “Flight of the Butterflies 3D” Thursday evening, June 30.
Prepare to have a patriotic Fourth of July celebration as an encounter with history or an adventure with nature at N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDCR) attractions this year.