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. [...]
November 8, 2011 – 9:33 am
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 [...]
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November 17, 2010 – 5:02 pm
ASHEVILLE – A mountain home Christmas will be enjoyed by visitors to the Candlelight Christmas at Zebulon Vance Birthplace in Weaverville on Dec. 4 from 4-7 p.m. and to the Dec. 18 Christmas Stories with Sheila K. Adams program at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. At this [...]
| North Carolina’s State Historic Sites are well known for the interpretation and preservation of the state’s Civil War story, but combining that story with the arts is a fresh approach. On Aug. 14, 2nd Saturdays programs – a series of more than 100 free events that was organized to bring together artists, history and [...]
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Also tagged 2nd Saturdays 2010, Bennett Place State Historic Site, Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, CSS Neuse State Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Historic Stagville State Historic Site, History, North Carolina Historic Sites, Roanoke Island Festival Park, State Capitol State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
North Carolina’s State Historic Sites are well known for the interpretation and preservation of North Carolina’s Civil War story, but combining that story with the arts is a fresh approach. On July 10, the 2nd Saturdays program – a series of more than 100 free summer events that was organized to bring together artists, history [...]
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Also tagged Bennett Place State Historic Site, Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, CSS Neuse State Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Historic Stagville State Historic Site, History, North Carolina Historic Sites, Roanoke Island Festival Park, State Capitol State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
June 9 – “Appalachian Civil War Music and Stories” A Civil War 150 program held in partnership with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Association, highlighting traditional music and stories concerning western North Carolina and the Civil War. Free admission.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 – “Heritage Crafts Day” A day for families to learn [...]
RALEIGH – The Wolfe Memorial and Vance Birthplace State Historic Sites have closed due to inclement weather. The sites will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, March 3. Please contact each site before planning a visit. You can reach the Wolfe Memorial at (828) 253-8304 and Vance Birthplace at (828) 645-6706. For additional information also [...]
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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Also tagged Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site, Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum State Historic Sites, Cultural Resources, Executife Mansion, Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, Historic Bath State Historic Site, Historic Halifax State Historic Site, Historic Stagville State Historic Site, History, House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site, Museum of History, N.C. Arts Council, North Carolina Historic Sites, North Carolina Symphony, President James K. Polk State Historic Site, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Somerset Place State Historic Site, State Capitol State Historic Site, Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site, Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, Western Residence
Zebulon Vance as a young man WEAVERVILLE—Western North Carolina’s unique dance, music and arts traditions will be highlighted at Vance Birthplace State Historic Site in Weaverville this spring and early summer. Held on successive Saturdays at 1 p.m., this series of living history events will include an old-time “frolic” on Saturday, May 17, at 5 [...]