The New Bern Historical Society’s newest storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, returns! Take a 60-minute guided, lantern-lit walk through the wooded battlefield trails, where spirits from New Bern’s Civil War past will share their inspiring stories of courage and conviction. Our 2023 program featured:â—¦ A devoted wife who bravely fought disguised as a manâ—¦ … [Read more...] about Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour
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Outlander in the Palace Tour
Join historic interpreters and step into Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC to learn the facts versus fiction of Diana Gabaldon’s award-winning Outlander series. The tour explores the lives of the fictional Fraser family, their friends, and their interactions with true historic figures of the Colony of North Carolina through the tumultuous period of the American … [Read more...] about Outlander in the Palace Tour
Southport Historical Walking Tour
The Southport Historical Society will make history come alive as you enjoy a relaxed self-guided, one-mile walk through charming Historic Southport. Transport your self back to the early days of this city while visiting churches and homes dating back to the 1800s, as well as landmarks like City Hall, the Old Brunswick Jail, Old Smithville Burial Grounds, and River Pilots … [Read more...] about Southport Historical Walking Tour
The Rum Keg Girl
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NC Rice Festival
Enjoy a long weekend celebrating southeastern North Carolina’s Gullah Geechee culture at the North Carolina Rice Festival in Brunswick County. The festival attracts families, history enthusiasts, educators, tourists and residents alike to the Leland, North Carolina (Brunswick County), area to learn about and celebrate the region’s rich and diverse cultural history of … [Read more...] about NC Rice Festival
Rice Plantations Of NC
The low-lying marshlands bordered by fresh tidal water rivers of the Carolinas and Georgia proved to be ideal for rice production. The soils were rich, reasonably flat and highly fertile. They also were so soft a man could hardly stand on them, with twice a day tides pushing fresh river waters onto the flood plains, nothing else could be grown there. By 1700, rice was … [Read more...] about Rice Plantations Of NC
Preserving The History of NC’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
Interest in preserving the history of the Gullah Geechee heritage has been growing in recent times. Most people think of the Gullah Geechee as being in the low country region of South Carolina, however, there were a number of rice plantations along the banks of the Cape Fear River in South eastern North Carolina. Now a major movement to create a blueway and greenway system … [Read more...] about Preserving The History of NC’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Located 20 miles from Wilmington, NC, this site of the first Patriot victory that turned rebellion to Revolution and ended British authority over NC features a Visitors Center with a Gift Shop, exhibits including a new Gullah Geechee exhibit, artifacts, introductory video, walking trails, and picnic areas. Stroll past cannons and militia earthworks, walk on the … [Read more...] about Moores Creek National Battlefield
Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
Celebrate the Patriot victory of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, their first victory prior the Declaration of Independence, Halifax Accord and War for Independence, with a full weekend of festivities. In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, patriot forces needed an innovative solution to slow the Loyalist advance across Moores Creek Bridge. The previous … [Read more...] about Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
Beaufort Historic Buildings Tour
North Carolina’s third oldest town, Beaufort lies on the coast bordering the southern tip of the Outer Banks. Originally a fishing village and port of safety dating from the late 1600’s, Beaufort has been visited by patriots, privateers, merchants, and skilled craftsmen who built Bahamian and West Indian style homes and public buildings. Approximately 150 of these … [Read more...] about Beaufort Historic Buildings Tour
Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental
Visit Oriental’s History Museum and explore a special exhibit tells the story of the evolution of the town since its founding over 125 years ago. Oriental History Museum presents Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental. Opens February 17. Local homes, businesses, and scenery were lost over time. Causes ranged from natural disasters to fires in … [Read more...] about Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental
10 Little-Known Super Bowl Facts
Whether you're a big fan of the game, the commercials, or the food, Super Bowl Sunday has something for almost everyone. In 55 years, the football game has amassed a lot of history and controversies. But no matter who you are cheering for, we've got some little-known super bowl facts that will give you a winning edge at any Super Bowl party. 1. … [Read more...] about 10 Little-Known Super Bowl Facts
The Strange History Of Groundhog Day
On February 2nd each year millions of Americans ignore the TV weather forecasters, the weather apps on their "SmartPhones", the radar, satellite images and other scientific means of weather forecasting. They turn, instead turn to a little bucktoothed critter, a groundhog in Pennsylvania, to learn if there will be an early spring or we will have to endure another six weeks or … [Read more...] about The Strange History Of Groundhog Day
History: Holden Beach, NC Turns 55!
The Town of Holden Beach will celebrate its 55th Anniversary on Thursday, February 14, 2024. Limited Edition Prints Of This Pen & Ink Drawing By Keith White Available Here! In the days prior to the American Revolution, early settlers seeking land near Lockwood's Folly River applied for patents and received warrants for surveys of selected tracts. Upon payment of … [Read more...] about History: Holden Beach, NC Turns 55!
The Battle of Roanoke Island
It was the winter of 1861 and the armies of the Union had failed in their attempts to win any significant victories over the Confederates. The population of the North, tired and sickened by the blood being shed, were questioning whether the price they were paying in blood and treasure was for the war was too high. A despondent President Lincoln was wondering if the war and … [Read more...] about The Battle of Roanoke Island