Monthly Archives: June 2008

Museum Shop Offers Special Father’s Day Gifts

June 10, 2008 – 1:19 pm

Are you having trouble finding a different type of gift for that special dad for Father’s Day? Look no further than the colorful shelves of the Museum Shop at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh.
 
A new addition to the gift selection this year is the travel book Homegrown Handmade: Art Roads and Farm [...]

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Sheila Kay Adams and Balsam Range Present Free Performances

June 9, 2008 – 9:49 am

Enjoy a cool mountain evening during the second outdoor concert of the summer series Blue Ridge Traditions on Saturday, June 21. Hear award-winning Sheila Kay Adams and the bluegrass band Balsam Range, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort. The performances will take place in the amphitheater. [...]

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June is Jumping

June 5, 2008 – 4:57 pm

 
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Today’s show features a celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States; takes a look at a new guidebook that explores North Carolina’s rural riches; and explores “tank of gas or less” ways to experience North Carolina historic sites.
First up, many African-Americans have adopted celebration of “Juneteenth” on June 19 to mark the [...]

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‘Homegrown Handmade’ Launches

June 5, 2008 – 9:06 am

 New Guidebook Promotes
“Agri-Cultural Tourism”
Eclectic sites abound in Homegrown Handmade: Art Roads and Farm Trails, a new travel guide to authentic arts and agricultural experiences, unique places and people in North Carolina.  The 400-page book of 16 self-directed driving trails with ideas for affordable travel includes almost 1,300 sites in 76 North Carolina counties. 
 
The trails are [...]

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Boatbuilding Classes Offer a Unique Family Experience

June 5, 2008 – 8:47 am

Wooden boatbuilding is a cherished pastime and plays an important role in North Carolina’s history.  Avid carpenters or families  looking for a unique experience will find the boatbuilding classes offered at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Watercraft Center a great choice.  A variety of classes for all skill levels, adults and kids age 8 and [...]

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Blue Ridge Traditions: Free Weekly Concerts and More

June 2, 2008 – 1:58 pm

For an authentic mountain experience under the stars, enjoy six Saturdays of free evening concerts at Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort. David Holt, the Krüger Brothers and Sheila Kay Adams are among the well-known musicians who will perform traditional music at the site’s picturesque outdoor amphitheater. The performances every Saturday (except [...]

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