Tag Archives: Historic Stagville

Scavenger Hunt to Make History Fun on May 18 At Durham Historic Sites

May 8, 2013 – 5:00 pm

DURHAM — Durham’s three state historic sites will offer kids free fun with a scavenger hunt for history on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Stagville, Duke Homestead and Bennett Place State Historic Sites are partnering for this family-friendly event. A booklet with clues for the scavenger hunt will be available [...]

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Star Gazing At Stagville

January 28, 2013 – 4:13 pm

DURHAM — Reach for the stars in an exploration of the Night Sky at Historic Stagville on Friday, Feb. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  To celebrate Black History Month, Stagville is partnering with Morehead Planetarium to present a stellar program.  It will focus on astronomy and the night sky myths, legends told in African [...]

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New Site Manager at Historic Stagville Embraces Diverse History

December 20, 2012 – 2:00 pm

DURHAM — Stephanie Hardy is the new site manager at Historic Stagville in Durham, and finds that the many stories to tell there — about American Indian history, African American history, women’s history, agricultural practices, or period craftsmanship — offer endless opportunities to engage the public.  Sharing the experiences and practices of past generations at [...]

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