1). The Museum of the Albemarle presents “Life on an Albemarle Colonial Homestead” on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. See what life was like for the Albemarle’s first settlers as re-enactors and interpreters demonstrate a pre-home encampment complete with cooking, clothing, and more. Try your hand at candle dipping and butter making and even try on clothing of the colonial period. Learn about the different crops and animals that early settlers would have raised and discover what it took to become a successful colonial farmer in the Albemarle region.

2). The Cape Fear Museum presents “OCEAN Perspectives: Running the Blockade” on Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. What was the importance of the Union blockade and blockade running during the Civil War? Chris Fonvielle, historian and UNC Wilmington assistant professor, will discuss President Abraham Lincoln’s strategy and implementation of the naval blockade, the Confederacy’s response, the ensuing maritime trade between the South and Europe (especially Great Britain), and effects of the blockade. Special attention will be paid to blockade running at Wilmington, the lifeline of the Confederacy between 1863 and 1865.

3). The Newbold-White House: Perquimans County native and local historian Charlie Skinner will give a brief discussion on the Town of Hertford, and surrounding Albemarle areas during the Civil War, specifically with reference to conditions here on the home front from 1860-1865. Mr. Skinner will give this discussion on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 pm inside the Visitors Center of The Newbold-White House in Hertford. This education series is sponsored by the Perquimans County Restoration Association and is one of the many free community programs they offer.

4). Greensboro Historical Museum: Eight students from UNC-Greensboro’s public history program are making sure that the stories of Greensboro’s seniors get heard. This spring the students conducted 25 interviews with seniors at the Greensboro Senior Center. The stories they gathered are the centerpieces of a new exhibition at the Greensboro Historical Museum: “Hear’s My Story: Senior Voices in Greensboro” and an accompanying publication. The exhibit, showcasing photographs, quotations, and audio excerpts, will be on display at the museum from May 6 through August 31. A free public program featuring the seniors and the students will celebrate the exhibit opening on Tuesday, May 6 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

5). The High Point Museum presents “Caring for Your Treasures” on Thursday, May 8, 6:30-8:30 pm. Come learn how to care for your family treasures, preserving them for generations to come. Jennifer Burns, Curator of Collections, will lead you through the basics of storage. Recording the stories associated with the objects also will be discussed. Participants will gain hands-on practice in storing and cleaning their objects. Each participant will receive take-home pamphlets and catalogs of products to assist them in their preservation projects. $7 Members; $12 Non-members

6). Reynolda House Museum of American Art founding president Barbara Babcock Millhouse will discuss her new book, “American Wilderness: The Story of the Hudson River School of Painting,” on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Reynolda House. Millhouse will be joined by Wake Forest University Charlotte C. Weber Professor of Art David Lubin. A book-signing and reception will follow their conversation. Admission is $8, $5 for members and students.

7). Asheville Art Museum: ”Let It Pour: Contemporary Craft Pitchers from the James Goode Collection” opens to the public Friday, May 2 and an opening reception for the exhibition will be held Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Asheville Art Museum. This reception will also serve as the Museum’s annual public meeting. This event is free and open to the public.