NCMC Events From Around the State… December 28, 2010

1). Somerset Place State Historic Site 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. This program is a part of N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Civil War sesquicentennial commemoration. Former site manager Dot Redford will speak.

2). Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Winnabow will present local historian Jack Travis, who will speak on "Jumping the Gun: The January 1861 Captures of Forts Caswell and Johnston" on Tuesday, Jan. 18, from 7-9 p.m. Travis is the author of “Men of God, Angels of Death: A History of General Lee’s Premier Artillery Battery.” This program is a part of N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Civil War sesquicentennial commemoration.

3). Tryon Palace presents “Twelfth Night with the Stanlys” on Wednesday, January 5, 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Stanly House - $10 per adult. The Stanly family cordially invites you to attend their grand Twelfth Night party – January 5th, 1803. Join in the festivities with traditional entertainments followed by light refreshments. Who knows, you may even be crowned the King and Queen of the evening! This event is designed for adults; reservations and prepayment required by January 3. Payments received after December 17th by credit card only. Call 252-639-3524 to register.

4). N.C. Museum of History presents “Marching with Washington’s Army” on Saturday, January 15, 1-4 p.m. Learn about the daily life of a Revolutionary War soldier as members of the Raleigh Chapter, N.C. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, interpret their experiences.

5). N.C. Museum of Art presents “Family Fun Saturday: What Time Is It?”, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Families explore the galleries to look and connect with works of art that focus on circles; then it’s back to the studios to create their own original art based on the theme. Preregistration is required; call (919) 664-6785. Ages 4–84+

6). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History Ring in the New Year with the Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History at Old North State Winery. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. RainJacket will perform, champagne toast at midnight. Call 336-786-4478 or 789-9463 to purchase tickets. All ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Museum.

7). Museum of the Albemarle The Education Department at the Museum of the Albemarle is adding new programming especially for grandparents and their grandchildren. The first of these programs will be “The Grandparent Files” held on Sunday, January 9, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. During this program grandparents will learn from our Collections Department techniques to properly care for the special mementos collected as their grandchildren grow. Grandchildren present will be able to make special memories that may be included in the grandparent files.

8). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher It is time to celebrate turtles…all year long! The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher will be promoting Partners in Amphibians and Reptiles Conservation’s (PARC) 2011 Year of the Turtle by offering special turtle programs the second day of every month starting on January 2, 2011. Turtles on the Two’s will focus on turtles, both freshwater and saltwater species. Visitors will gain a better understanding about turtles, and see why these shelled animals are so loved at the Aquarium!

9). Greensboro Children’s Museum presents “Silly Saturday - Pirate Day!” on January 8th from 10a-4pm. Shiver Me Timbers Matey! Grab your eye patch, parrot, & pegleg for GCM’s first Silly Saturday of 2011. Dress like a pirate! Swash-buckling activities include talk like a pirate contest, best family of pirates costumes, & coconut bowling. Don’t miss out or you’ll have to walk the plank!