NCMC Events From Around the State… June 3, 2013

1). A Special Invitation from the North Carolina Humanities Council: Host Smithsonian Institution's Hometown Teams in 2015.  The North Carolina Humanities Council and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service are pleased to announce “Hometown Teams” — an exciting Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition to tour North Carolina beginning in February 2015. Rural NC museums, libraries, historic sites, and historical societies are invited to apply as host sites by July 10, 2013. Sites will be determined by the end of September 2013. “Hometown Teams” is comprised of six content sections and an introduction; it requires 900 square feet of floor space, a ceiling height of 8.5 feet, and access to electrical outlets. More information, including the request for proposals is available at www.nchumanities.org.  Questions about “Hometown Teams”? Contact the North Carolina Humanities Council Program Director Darrell Stover at dstover@nchumanities.org or 336.334.5723.

2). The Matthews Heritage Museum will celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 8th at 10 a.m.   The Museum is in the Massey - Clark house c. 1880 and features the history of Matthews.  The Museum is a joint effort of the Matthews Historical Foundation and the Town of Matthews and a culmination of several years of effort.  The museum will be regularly open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:30.  For more information, please contact the museum by calling 704-708-4996 or emailing them at info@matthewsheritagemuseum.org.

3). President James K. Polk State Historic Site hosts is first of three 2nd Saturday programs this Saturday, June 8th - One Hearth, One Pot.  Join food historian, Clarissa Clifton, from Latta Plantation, in the kitchen house as she demonstrates period open hearth cooking techniques. Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Free Admission.

4). North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort - Join us for our 2nd Saturdays celebration on June 8th, part of a North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources series held at historic sites and museums across the state. This first event will highlight the art of catching fish. There will be fish printing, games and coloring crafts. Learn about what it means to be an ethical angler and try your hand at cane pole fishing at our pond simulator! This event is free and will be held from 11 a.m.  to 3 p.m.

5). Hands On! the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville invites you to make a Father’s Day card for Dad!  Tuesday, June 11th – Friday, June 14th.  All day.  Self-directed do-it-yourself activity.  Sponsored by Drs. Reid & Reid, Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.  

6). Spencer Doll and Toy Museum presents “Passion for Fashion Day Camp” on Thursday, June 13th from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Become a supermodel for the day! Bring a white t-shirt for designing!  Cost is $35 (limited to 10 campers).  Bring a lunch.  Snack is provided. RSVP by June 12th.

7). High Point Museum hosts the Guilford Militia Encampment on Saturday, June 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This Revolutionary War Reenactment group returns to the historical park.  Come learn about the life of a Revolutionary War soldier.  All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

8). Cape Fear Museum of History and Science presents “Cape Fear Skies:  Mythological Monsters” on Sunday, June 16th at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Explore the folklore of mythical creatures as you and your family hear tales that have left their mark on the night sky while you view the constellations that inspired those stories. Parental participation is required. Free for members or with admission.

9). The Museum of the Albemarle and Port Discover will hold “Hands-on Historians” and “Sprouting Scientists Summer Camp” beginning Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until Noon.  Pre-registration and supply fee required.  For More Information Call 252-335-1453.

10). The Bascom hosts the Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival.   The events on Thursday, July 11, include a luncheon and lecture by Kathryn Crisp Greeley, author of The Collected Tabletop, at 11:30 a.m. and a Volunteer Preview Event from 4 to 6 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, fabulous private gardens will be on tour from 9 am to 4 p.m., along with luncheon and the diverse Flower Show exhibits at The Bascom. Mountains in Bloom will culminate with a festive Benefactor Party at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn on Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m. For more information on Mountains in Bloom and for tickets, go to www.mountainsinbloom.com or contact Claire Cameron, Events Manager, at 828-787-2882 or ccameron@thebascom.org.