HALIFAX – Celebrate 237 years of American independence from Great Britain on Friday, April 12, at the annual Halifax Day festivities from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Historic Halifax State Historic Site. Join in the remembrance of the April 12, 1776, vote by the North Carolina Provincial Congress to separate from the British Crown. [...]
December 7, 2012 – 10:38 am
HALIFAX – Visitation has been on the rise at Historic Halifax State Historic Site and since August has steadily climbed. Each month has seen an increase over the corresponding month the previous year. August saw a 74 percent increase, September an 8.4 percent increase, October a 29 percent increase and November a 10 percent increase. Such [...]
November 19, 2012 – 12:52 pm
HALIFAX — Colonial Christmas traditions along with a lively Christmas Parade will combine to create a festive atmosphere for all on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Costumed re-enactors of the 5th North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line will depict the life of Revolutionary War-era through military drills, campfire cooking and more at [...]
September 26, 2012 – 2:29 pm
RALEIGH–Visitation was up in August 2012 over the previous year at nearly all North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources attractions, including a 43.6 percent increase over the previous August at N.C. Historic Sites, the Department reported today. “North Carolina is known far and wide for its authentic cultural experiences,” said Cultural Resources Secretary Linda Carlisle. [...]
March 16, 2012 – 11:59 am
HALIFAX — Celebrate 236 years of American Independence from Great Britain on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the annual Halifax Day festivities held in Halifax. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., visitors at Historic Halifax State Historic Site may join in the remembrance of the vote by North Carolina’s Provincial Congress to separate from the British [...]
RALEIGH -The southeast region program manager for the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad to Freedom Network, Dr. Turkiya Lowe, will present a free informational session about the Network to Freedom program on Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in Flanagan Hall at East Carolina University (ECU). North Carolina has the most site designations of any [...]
November 17, 2011 – 3:28 pm
HALIFAX – Colonial Christmas traditions along with a lively Christmas Parade will combine to create a festive atmosphere for all on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m.-4p.m. Costumed re-enactors of the 5th North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line will depict life for Revolutionary War era soldiers which will include military drills, campfire cooking, and [...]
Since eating good food and visiting friends are two popular North Carolina pastimes, Historic Halifax State Historic Site suggests that families pack a picnic when they come to visit July 9 in the second installment of the popular three-part summer program “2nd Saturdays.” Enjoy live music from the Potecasi Creek String Band who will perform [...]
February 23, 2011 – 5:14 pm
HALIFAX – Celebrate 235 years of American Independence from Great Britain on Tuesday, April 12, at the annual Halifax Day festivities. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., visitors at Historic Halifax State Historic Site may join in the remembrance of the April 12, 1776, vote by North Carolina’s Provincial Congress to separate from the British Crown. The [...]
February 7, 2011 – 3:27 pm
HALIFAX – The town of Halifax and its connection to the maritime Underground Railroad will be highlighted Saturday, Feb. 19, with a program at 2 p.m. in the Historic Halifax visitor center. Michelle Lanier, Acting Director, North Carolina African American Heritage Commission /Curator of Multicultural Initiatives, North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites & Properties, [...]
November 10, 2010 – 2:01 pm
HALIFAX – Colonial Christmas traditions along with local art and handmade crafts will delight young and old at Historic Halifax on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m.-4p.m. Costumed re-enactors of the 5th North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line will bring a lively bang with firings of 18th century muskets. The colonial celebration captures the [...]
August 13, 2010 – 12:43 pm
RALEIGH — Many free events are part of 2nd Saturdays, a statewide summer initiative at N.C. State Historic Sites and Museums that combines arts, history, culture, and fun for all ages. Each site plans its unique program to offer authentic North Carolina culture. Music will also be in abundance at Somerset Place. African Drumming will [...]
HALIFAX – Those old stones at Historic Halifax have stories to tell, and they will be examined at the Historic Halifax 2nd Saturdays program on Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Assistant State Archaeologist John Mintz will discuss interesting finds from digs at the site, principal among them is the Montford House, home to Joseph [...]
June 9 – “Climbing the Family Tree” Join the Halifax County Genealogy and Historic Halifax State Historic Site in the “Climbing The Family Tree” Program. Visitors can learn how to start, where to start and learn about resources available to them as they research their family. The Halifax County Genealogy will also be accepting new [...]
November 25, 2009 – 3:35 pm
The Department of Cultural Resources offers family fun for the holidays. From festive frolics at Historic Sites around the state to musical memories at museums, there is something for everyone, including gift shops at many locations. Most events are free. For more information about Cultural Resources, go to www.ncculture.com. These are just a sample of [...]
By Richard Barton
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