Tag Archives: North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial

Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit to be Hosted by Northampton County Memorial Library

October 2, 2012 – 3:27 pm

RALEIGH–The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans were some of the most significant factors leading to the American Civil War (1861-1865). The fight for liberation is just one of [...]

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Wayne County Public Library to Display Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit

May 9, 2012 – 4:01 pm

RALEIGH – Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Carolinians depicted in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit. The exhibit commemorates the role our state played in the Civil War (1861-1865), a defining period in United States history. It will visit the Wayne County Public Library from May 14- [...]

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“Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Civil War Exhibit at Fontana Regional Library

May 2, 2012 – 3:19 pm

Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” Fontana Regional Library in Macon is hosting the exhibit through May 29, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the Civil War (1861-1865). “The [...]

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Somerset Place Presents Civil War Medicine Lecture

April 27, 2012 – 2:00 pm

Somerset Place State Historic Site will host a lecture, “Surgery and Medicine during the American Civil War,” on Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m., at the Vernon James Conference Center near Plymouth, N.C.  Disease reportedly caused more death than combat during the war, and presenter Dr. Yusuf Saleeby will speak on injuries and diseases, and [...]

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Bennett Place State Historic Site Celebrates 50th Anniversary

April 18, 2012 – 8:33 am

DURHAM – Local dignitaries and festive bands joined supporters and citizens 50 years ago for the dedication of Bennett Place State Historic Site on April 29, 1962.  The dedication date was particularly significant due to its proximity to the April 26, 1865, surrender of Confederate Gen. Joseph Johnston to Union Maj. Gen. William Sherman at [...]

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Friends of the Outer Banks History Center Will Host Nationally Recognized Sculptor To Speak about Civil War Art April 20

April 13, 2012 – 2:43 pm

MANTEO –  The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center will bring renowned sculptor and painter Gary Casteel to the Outer Banks to present the program at the Friends’ annual meeting.  The public is invited to attend this free event on Friday, April 20, in the Roanoke Island Festival Park Small Auditorium adjacent to the [...]

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Spring Home School Day at Tryon Palace

April 10, 2012 – 8:26 am

What would it be like to witness your country divide into two? What if your family chose two different sides in a war? Step back and experience life in North Carolina during the Civil War at Tryon Palace’s Spring Home School Day: “Civil War Days” on Friday, May 4th, 2012. Home school families will not [...]

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit to be Hosted by Haywood County Public Library

March 30, 2012 – 1:53 pm

RALEIGH – The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans were some of the most significant factors leading to the American Civil War (1861-1865). The fight for liberation is just [...]

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Sheppard Memorial Library Honors “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” with Civil War Photography Exhibit

March 30, 2012 – 1:50 pm

RALEIGH – Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina due to the state’s role in the war as illustrated by the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit (www.nccivilwar150.com). The exhibit will [...]

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Search for Blood Stains Conducted at Bentonville Battlefield Civil War Hospital

March 29, 2012 – 8:41 am

Dr. James Bailey, Site Manger Donny Taylor, and Dr. Maher Noureddine study stains on the floor FOUR OAKS – Come July the staff of Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site will know if those are just stains on the floor, or the blood of a fallen Civil War soldier.  A forensic team recently visited to examine [...]

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Best-Selling Author James M. Mcpherson at N.C. Museum of History

March 29, 2012 – 8:31 am

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James M. McPherson is coming to Raleigh in April to present a lecture at the N.C. Museum of History. Widely known as a pre-eminent Civil War scholar, he will present “When Will This Cruel War Be Over?” on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. Sign up early to reserve a seat in [...]

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Experience North Carolina Historic Sites and Museums This Spring

March 27, 2012 – 3:33 pm

Rifle fire at Brunswick Town State Historic Site photo by Curt Cole For many families, spring break means time to enjoy a get-away together.  The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources offers wonderful escapes around the state that won’t “spring break” the budget.  From the Easter Bunny Express at the Transportation Museum in Salisbury, to the sounds [...]

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The Civil War Comes to Carteret County

March 22, 2012 – 8:23 am

BEAUFORT – Cannons and cavalry, music and living history -  Step back to 1862 as the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort offers a free Civil War Sesquicentennial “Living History Weekend” on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25. Held in partnership with the Beaufort Historical Association, Cape Lookout National Seashore, and Fort Macon State [...]

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Park Day Battles Trash at Historic Venues

March 19, 2012 – 11:31 am

RALEIGH – Another wave of volunteers will descend on battlefields in North Carolina and across the nation. However, unlike the Civil War volunteers of 150 years ago, these participants will be armed with paint brushes, trash bags and weed whackers. On Saturday, March 31, volunteers from across the nation at more than 100 sites in 25 states are [...]

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“Tarheel” Soldier Life During Civil War Presented at Bennett Place

March 16, 2012 – 4:14 pm

DURHAM – Bennett Place State Historic Sitewill present a free program about the lives of “Tarheel” soldiers in camp on March 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and March -25, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m.”The North Carolina soldier was unique to other Confederate soldiers.  In many ways he was clothed and equipped better due to a thriving textile [...]

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