KINSTON – They were no shrinking violets, the women who took up arms to join the fray during the Civil War. “They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers of the American Civil War” will be presented on Aug. 11 in this summer’s final 2nd Saturdays program for the CSS Neuse/Caswell Memorial. The free program will be led by Lauren [...]
November 8, 2011 – 9:33 am
Bentonville Battlefield 910-594-0789; http://www.nchistoricsites.org/bentonvi/bentonvi.htm Four Oaks — site of largest Civil War battle in North Carolina Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — “Civil War Christmas” holiday open house (decorations, music, costumed interpreters) Bennett Place 919-383-4345; http://www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/bennett.htm Durham — site of largest Civil War Confederate troop surrender Dec. 10 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Dec.11 (10 a.m.-3 [...]
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September 14, 2011 – 11:42 am
KINSTON – The unique ways that wars have helped shape our nation will be examined in a program at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site and Governor Caswell Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 17, focusing on Military Through the Ages. Re-enactors will portray soldiers from the American Revolution through World War in a free program from [...]
On Saturday March 12 the CSS Neuse State Historic Site will host navel living history demonstrations along with commemoration ceremonies for both the crew of the Neuse and the United States Colored Troops from Lenoir County. Hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the commemoration ceremony beginning at 3:00 p.m. [...]
January 27, 2011 – 2:00 pm
The five year series of events commemorating the Lenoir County Civil War Sesquicentennial kicks off January 28th with a full weekend of fun and educational activities. The weekend’s theme is “The Eve of Secession”. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th CSS NEUSE – 100 N. QUEEN STREET, KINSTON The kickoff begins at 1:00 p.m. Friday with a debate [...]
| North Carolina’s State Historic Sites are well known for the interpretation and preservation of the state’s Civil War story, but combining that story with the arts is a fresh approach. On Aug. 14, 2nd Saturdays programs – a series of more than 100 free events that was organized to bring together artists, history and [...]
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Also tagged 2nd Saturdays 2010, Bennett Place State Historic Site, Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Historic Stagville State Historic Site, History, North Carolina Historic Sites, Roanoke Island Festival Park, State Capitol State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, Zebulon Vance Birthplace State Historic Site
Enjoying the summer 2nd Saturdays program in eastern North Carolina is as easy as ABC – visiting the Aycock Birthplace, Bentonville Battlefield and the CSS Neuse, three state historic sites located within a few hours of each other. Admission is free at these sites. Here is an itinerary for July 10 that combines North Carolina [...]
North Carolina’s State Historic Sites are well known for the interpretation and preservation of North Carolina’s Civil War story, but combining that story with the arts is a fresh approach. On July 10, the 2nd Saturdays program – a series of more than 100 free summer events that was organized to bring together artists, history [...]
By Richard Barton
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Also tagged Bennett Place State Historic Site, Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Historic Stagville State Historic Site, History, North Carolina Historic Sites, Roanoke Island Festival Park, State Capitol State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, Zebulon Vance Birthplace State Historic Site
Families on a budget are always looking for fun things to do that don’t cost an arm and a leg. North Carolina artists are always looking for new places to showcase their talents. The Department of Cultural Resources has responded with its “2nd Saturdays” programs on June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14. The CSS [...]
June 9 and June 10 – “The Troops Come Marching” After New Bern fell to the Union in 1862, the 26th North Carolina re-equipped and re-manned in Kinston before heading to Virginia. The site will host a living history program over two days to represent these events. Times TBA. July 14 – “The Other Voices: [...]
December 31, 2009 – 1:55 pm
Editors note: Fort Fisher on Jan. 15- 17 will examine aspects of the war from U.S. Colored Troops to battle re-enactments to period music. Fort Anderson will present a panel discussion on the fort on Feb. 16, and will offer battle re-enactments, evening tours and lectures Feb. 20 to 21. Feb. 16, 20- 21. Bentonville [...]
KINSTON — The CSS Neuse Interpretive Center in the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Site’s 100 North Queen Street offices will be closed temporarily, effective immediately. The building will likely reopen in late November after the installation of a sprinkler system and the completion of other structural projects. Visitors to Kinston are [...]
KINSTON — The sound of colonial cannons firing, the sight of patriot troops drilling and the smell of an old-fashioned summer picnic will fill the eyes and ears at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site-Governor Richard Caswell Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 15, during a celebration of America’s independence. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., families [...]
August 11, 2008 – 4:39 pm
RALEIGH – With back-to-school shopping well underway and the classroom doors swinging open, families in North Carolina can enjoy the last bit of summer fun at the 27 North Carolina State Historic Sites. A six percent increase in visitation in the 2007-08 fiscal year (FY) compared to last fiscal year shows that visitors are maximizing [...]