Tag Archives: Duke Homestead State Historic Site

Peanuts in American Culture and Cuisine

  DURHAM — Food historian Dr. David Walbert will present a lecture in the “History Bites” series on the introduction and use of peanuts in American culture and cuisine, on Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m., at Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham.   Since the 19th century peanuts have been hailed as a boon [...]

Researching Your Civil War Ancestors

DURHAM — The Duke Homestead State Historic Site and the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society can help you go back 150 years on the family tree.  They will offer the free workshop “Researching Your Civil War Ancestors” on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2-4 p.m., as part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial observance. There will be sessions on the [...]

Enjoy Duke Homestead 1870s Christmas

Durham — Celebrate an 1870s Christmas during evening tours at the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Duke Homestead State Historic Site on Dec. 2 and 9 from 7-9 p.m.  Enjoy  period dancing, caroling, hot cider, and more!  This event is free. Duke Homestead is located at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, NC 27705.  For more [...]

Lecture on Hiring Out Slaves: Opportunity or Threat

Durham—On Saturday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m., Duke Homestead State Historic Site will host a lecture on the practice of slave leasing in the south as part of the Civil War 150 programming series.  Professor Heather Williams of UNC-Chapel Hill will shed some light on this often misunderstood and under recognized part of the institution [...]

N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Civil War Sesquicentennial Programs in Nov.-Dec. 2011

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 [...]

Tobacco Queens, MoonPies and Liberty Warehouse at Duke Homestead Festival

DURHAM – An appearance by the newly crowned Tobacco Queen, a MoonPie Eating contest and a panel discussion celebrating the history of Liberty Warehouse in Durham are only a few of the attractions planned for Duke Homestead’s annual Harvest and Hornworm Festival.  This free event will be on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to [...]

George Hamilton IV Will Perform at Duke Homestead April 17

DURHAM – George Hamilton IV will be performing at Duke Homestead State Historic Site on Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m.  This home-grown country music legend will be singing Easter-themed music, following last year’s tour celebrating his 50 years with the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $10 per person, with half-price tickets available for Duke [...]

Lecture Shows North Carolina Torn between Union and Confederacy

DURHAM – A lecture, “Red Strings: Unionist Sentiment in Piedmont, North Carolina,” presented by N.C. Division of State Historic Sites Assistant Education Curator Jeff Bockert, will commence on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. It kicks off commemorative events at Duke Homestead State Historic Site. Light refreshments will be provided. Despite the state’s allegiance to the Confederacy, some [...]

Nov. 30 Starts Duke Homestead Youth Christmas Programs, Candlelight Program

DURHAM – Pre-school to second-grade students will enjoy the Christmas Traditions and Celebrations program at Duke Homestead State Historic Site. Crafts, songs and homemade gingerbread will highlight the events on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 and Dec. 7-9 from 9 a.m-1 p.m.  Donations of $1 per child are requested. Youngsters can “Make History This Holiday” and learn [...]

Local History and Arts Unite at Duke Homestead Festival

DURHAM – Tobacco farming, clogging and eating MoonPies come together during the Tobacco Harvest and Hornworm Arts Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The only tobacco auction left in Durham, once a major tobacco market, will be presented at the free festival.  Also demonstrations of the [...]

19th Century Fun with Herb and Craft Displays, Playtime at Duke Homestead

DURHAM – Stained glass, storytelling, woodcarving, and wind chimes are a few of the crafts and demonstrations that will be part of the Herb, Garden and Craft Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site on Saturday, June 12.  The program is one of more than 100 free events in the 2nd Saturdays series being held [...]

Duke Homestead Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair

Durham – Spring means yard sales, and on Saturday visitors can take in history and good buys as well.  Get some good deals on resale items and crafts by local vendors at Duke Homestead State Historic Site on Saturday, April 17, at 8 a.m. This community yard sale offers a wide range of goods including [...]

Duke Homestead – 2nd Saturdays

June 9 – “Herb, Garden, and Craft Festival” Duke Homestead will host a wide variety of herb and craft vendors, 19th century games for children, traditional herbal use displays, and refreshments. Attend afternoon entertainment, craft demonstrations and more! Vendors must register.  Email duke@ncdcr.gov to receive a form.  Free. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 14 – [...]

Pay Homage to Tradition at the Tobacco Harvest and Hornworm Arts Festival

Put on your bib overalls and head to Duke Homestead for the annual Tobacco Harvest and Hornworm Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. Hear the sounds of the only tobacco auction left in the Bull City at Duke Homestead, the home and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. His sons later founded [...]

Find Out How Washington Duke Grew Tobacco in the 19th Century

DURHAM—Discover how 19th-century farmers like Washington Duke grew tobacco in piedmont North Carolina by attending Duke Homestead’s annual “Planting Day” program on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the state historic site in Durham. Free and open to the public, this hands-on living history program will feature colorfully costumed interpreters transplanting [...]