NCMC Events From Around the State… July 9, 2012


The North Carolina Museums Council recently established a Southeastern Museums Conference Annual Meeting Registration grant. One full, paid registration to the November 7-9 Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia will be awarded. Deadline for applications: August 15. Forms are available on the NCMC web site.

1). Fort Fisher State Historic Site  Ever wonder how so many people could suffer—and perish—during the Civil War? Find out on Saturday, July 14, 2012 when Fort Fisher State Historic Site presents “Wounds, Fevers and Diseases: Healthcare in the Cape Fear during the Civil War.” Period medical equipment will be on display and discussions will include fatal battlefield injuries, the 1862 Wilmington Yellow Fever epidemic, devastating infections and disease, and the limited medical care available to 19th century soldiers, sailors, and civilians. The fort’s 32-lb rifled and banded cannon will be fired throughout the day and costumed tours of the remaining earthworks will be given at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 pm.

2). Weatherspoon Art Museum presents “Summer of Love - Animated Film Series @ WAM” on Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26, 7pm. What's not to love about animated films? This summer we feature three recent films that deal with love (and animation) in a myriad of forms. From the love of a beloved stuffed toy to love unrequited, these films are a feast for the eyes and the heart. Films are unrated and parental guidance is suggested for children under 13. Seating is limited and doors open 30 minutes prior. Free!

3). Museum of the Albemarle Visit the Museum of the Albemarle Saturday, July 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for July’s 2nd Saturday’s program. This month’s theme is the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 and the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts. At 11:00 am Dr. Wade Dudley Department of History, East Carolina University will present “North Carolina and the War of 1812.” From 10:00 am until 2:00 pm enjoy patriotic inspired hands-on activities led by Junior Docents. Celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the Girl Scouts and view the exhibit: Girl Scouts: A Hundred Years of Cookies, Brownies . . . And Much More! Out on the Green children can take a pony ride from Circle S Ranch for $3.00, and everyone can ride the Carolina Carriages for $5.00.

4). Reynolda House Museum of American Art  will offer visitors insight into “Mystical Visions, Divine Revelations: Religion and Spirituality in 19th-Century Art” in gallery talks on July 12 and July 19 at noon. Managing Curator Allison Slaby will lead the discussions of a small, focused exhibition of works from the museum’s collection that illustrates a portrait of American religion and spirituality during a dynamic period in the nation’s history. Cost of the gallery talks is free for museum members and students, included in the price of admission for non-members.

5). Battleship NORTH CAROLINA presents “Battleship 101: 2nd Saturdays Programs” on Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Battleship 101 visitors engage with ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship as they create dialogue on specific subjects relative to daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the time of combat. Free with paid admission.

6). CSS Neuse State Historic Site presents “2nd Saturdays: The Other Voices: African American’s Role in the Civil War” on July 14 at 2 p.m. at Lenoir Community College’s Administration Auditorium located at 231 Hwy 58 South; Kinston, NC 28502. We will have guest speaker Michelle Lanier give a talk on “A War with Many Voices: African American Memory and the Civil War.”

7). Port Discover Everyone uses soap in one form or another. Learn how to create your own during “Suds and Science,” at Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science program, on Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 am! Follow Kim Wilkerson as she teaches and demonstrates the process of soap making. It might be messy, but it’ll leave you squeaky clean! Second Saturday Science is free.

8). Asheville Art Museum  The Asheville Art Museum welcomes filmmaker and multimedia artist Joel Tauber on Sunday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. for a special screening of his highly acclaimed film, “Sick-Amour” (2010), followed by a question and answer session with the artist. Film screenings at the Museum are held monthly and are free with Membership or Museum Admission. Filmed over the course of five years, Sick-Amour chronicles Tauber’s five-year love affair with a once-beautiful sycamore tree in the parking lot of the Pasadena Rose Bowl, and his quest to revive and protect the tree.

9). Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum will showcase authentic North Carolina culture and heritage on Saturday, July 14 in the second installment of the popular three-part summer program “2nd Saturdays.” The theme for July at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is “Pirates.” The Museum will offer crafts for young pirates, and photo ops with Captain Black Button. Artists and vendors include: artists Joe and Kris Caroppolli, and musician Chuck Conlogue. Food will be provided for a small price.

10). Tryon Palace  presents “Tryon’s Tales for Tots: To Be a Patriot” on Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Cost is $6 per child with one accompanying adult free; additional adults $6. Included with regular admission. Ages 3-5, with parental accompaniment. You’re never too young for history! Pre-schoolers and parents will learn about America’s independence by visiting the Stanly House, home of one of New Bern’s patriots. Preschoolers will also get to do a patriotic craft that they can take home with them.