NCMC Events From Around the State… December 31, 2012



1). Fort Fisher State Historic Site Multiple cannon blasts will mark the commemoration of the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher on January 19, 2013, when Fort Fisher State Historic Site hosts “Sheppard's Battery: Confederates Defending the Left Flank,” a living history program that focuses on the Confederate defenders at Sheppard’s Battery and at the fort’s “Bloody Gate.” Civil War re-enactors will set up displays of camp life and talk with visitors about the life of the Confederate infantry and artillery troops during the January 1865 campaign. Throughout the day, infantry and artillery units will conduct drills and firing demonstrations, including the site’s rifled and banded 32 pound cannon atop Sheppard’s Battery. The program is free and will be held from 10 am to 4 pm.

2). Joel Lane Museum House Tom Beaman will speak on "Colonial Era “Aerial Photography:” The Archaeology of Claude Joseph Sauthier NC Town Maps" on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 7 pm at the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission will be $15 for the general public and $10 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and advanced payment is required.

3). Tryon Palace presents “Splendors from Afar: Twelfth Night with the Stanlys” on Saturday, January 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $40 per adult, $35 per Council of Friend Member. Join the Stanly Family at their elegant Twelfth Night party – January 5th, 1813. The evening will begin with an historically inspired dinner followed by a Regency Twelfth Night celebration in the Stanly House complete with traditional entertainments. Who knows? You may even be crowned King or Queen of the evening! This event is designed for adults; reservations and prepayment required by January 3.

4). HandsOn! the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, invites you to come be as curious as a monkey with us! All week long, Tuesday, January 15th – Friday, January 18th you can engage in activities & programs that will stimulate your curiosity. All week long hang a banana on our curiosity tree. On Wednesday, Jan. 16th, there will be a Book n’ Craft program at 11 am featuring a reading of "Curious George" by H. A. Rey and a monkey craft. Continue your curiosity on Thursday, January 17th with a monkey critter craft. Come in this week and enter to win a give-away of Curious George CDs.(The winner will be drawn at the end of the day on Friday, January 18th. You do not have to be present to win).

5). N.C. Maritime Museum at Beaufort January 16-17, Observe the migration of wintering waterfowl at Lake Mattamuskeet and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly and staff from the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center for this annual birding trip. This is an overnight field trip and requires pre-registration. Reservations are $60 not including hotel and meals.

6). Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center is proud to announce its new exhibition “John Urbain: No Ideas but in Things”, opening Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The project includes a retrospective exhibition of Urbain’s paintings and collages (including selected work from BMC), a publication, and a rich array of public programming, all designed to honor and recognize Urbain, sharing his work with a diverse audience in the WNC region and beyond. The opening reception will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Friday, January 18th. Admission is free for members and students, $3 for non-members.

7). Natural Science Center of Greensboro Due to popular demand, the Natural Science Center of Greensboro (NSC) is extending the run of the “Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato” traveling exhibit until January 20, 2013. The Natural Science Center is also excited to announce a new reduced admission price available to all visitors starting December 29th and running through the three-week extension period. Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato made its East Coast U.S. debut at the Natural Science Center in July and has been popular among people of all ages as well as school groups.

8). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents “Aquarist Apprentice” on Saturday, January 12, 2013, 2012 at 2 p.m and Saturday, January 26, 2013, 2012 at 2 p.m. Check out a dirty job you’re sure to love. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Then assist aquarists with food preparation and help feed the animals. Participants also observe aquarists during daily care and maintenance tasks. This limited opportunity is only open to 10 participants.