Tag Archives: Somerset Place State Historic Site

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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Program Examines Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

March 1, 2012 – 4:48 pm

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 [...]

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Enjoy the Simple Pleasures of the Christmas Season at Historic Somerset Place

November 18, 2011 – 4:18 pm

CRESWELL – Explore, enjoy and experience the simple pleasures of the holiday season at the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Somerset Place State Historic Site in Creswell, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  The program is free and open to the public. Visitors will be inspired by traditional holiday decorations of [...]

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Somerset Moves Jan. 15 Lecture Examining Slaves’ Side of Civil War to Roper

January 6, 2011 – 1:02 pm

CRESWELL – A Civil War lecture Jan. 15 arranged by Somerset Place State Historic Site in Creswell has been moved to a new location because of anticipated interest. The program “The Impact and Implication of the Civil War from the Enslaved Person’s Perspective: Forced to Aid My Enemies’ Cause,” is at 2 p.m. in the [...]

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Lecture at Somerset Place Jan. 15 Examines Slaves’ Side of Civil War

December 21, 2010 – 9:47 am

CRESWELL – Somerset Place State Historic Site in Creswell will present the lecture “The Impact and Implication of the Civil War from the Enslaved Person’s Perspective: Forced to Aid My Enemies’ Cause,” on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.  Former site manager Dot Redford will speak. For more information, call (252) 797-4560. Somerset Place is [...]

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DEC. 5: Somerset Place, DEC. 12 Historic Bath Celebrate Christmas “Naturally”

November 4, 2010 – 4:21 pm

RALEIGH – Teardrop lights and singing snowmen are banned, rather evergreens adorn the mantles and doors at Historic Bath and Somerset Place State Historic Sites.  An ante-bellum Christmas at Somerset Place on Dec. 5 and a Colonial Revival Christmas at Bath on Dec. 12 will allow visitors to time travel to days when families used [...]

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Special Events at 2nd Saturdays in Northeastern North Carolina

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 [...]

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Somerset Place 2nd Saturday Craftsman’s Fair

May 28, 2010 – 2:12 pm

CRESWELL – The sounds of metal clanging, wood scraping and needles piercing fabric will all blend at the Somerset Place Craftsman’s Fair on Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  It’s one of more than 100 free 2nd Saturdays programs at the 37 state museums and historic sites within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.  The [...]

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Somerset Place – 2nd Saturdays

March 26, 2010 – 6:07 am

June 9 – “Foodways and Flavors” Experience a variety of local heritage cuisine and produce that is native to Washington County and Somerset Place before, during and after it was an active plantation. Local farmers and fresh market vendors will display and sell their recipe books, homegrown vegetables, fruits and other homemade baked goods and [...]

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Happy Holidays from Cultural Resources! (updated 12-8)

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 [...]

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Holiday Roundup

December 5, 2008 – 5:28 pm

[display_podcast] Today’s show is all about the holidays.  We’ll hear about stocking stuffers, holiday shows, and things to do with the family that don’t cost a whole lot. First up is Bill Owens from Historical Publications, who talks about holiday offerings for history fans.  Next, Andrea Lawson, performing arts director of the N.C. Arts Council talks about [...]

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