NCMC Events From Around the State… July 22, 2013

1). The New Winston Museum will host a "Salon Series" event on July 25, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Carol Strokecker, director of the Center for Design Innovation, will share her vision for the Winston-Salem based CDI to be a catalyst for transformation in North Carolina's Piedmont region toward international recognition for preeminience in design and design as an engine for economic development. The event is free and open to the public.

2). NCTransportation Museum is hosting a new traveling exhibit: Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge appearing July 19 - August 31. The Queen Anne’s Revenge will present real items from the shipwreck of Blackbeard the Pirate’s ship. It will be available to all visitors with regular museum admission tickets.  July 27^th Family Pirate Day – Group rates for individuals dressed like a pirate (kids and adults), a pirate costume contest, kids crafts and a treasure map with a prize..  "Avast, me hearties! All hands ahoy!"

3). Bellamy Mansion presents “Jazz at the Mansion” on Thursday, August 1^st at 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a summer evening outside full of jazz music brought to you by El Jaye Johnson with The Port City All-Stars. Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America's classic songs played by the outstanding Wilmington artists. Beer and wine sold. Tickets available at gate - $12 General admission, $10 Members, $5 Students (with ID). Questions? Please call 910.251.3700. Don't miss our last concert in the Jazz at the Mansion series:  August 29th - The Al Neese Project.

4). Hands On! the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, invites you to "Mystery Festival". These science based programs will be held Tuesday - Friday, August 6-9 at 10:30-12:30 (ages 6-8) and 2:00-4:00 pm (ages 9-12).Work as a detective to solve a mystery. Collect evidence, make observations, formulate theories and figure out - Who did it? Please call 697-8333 by August 2nd to register in advance;$50 non-members/$44 members. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

5). North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort invites you to their “Traditional Skiff Regatta” on August 3^rd. Traditional sailing craft gather to recreate a mid-1900’s work boat regatta. Boat registration required for participation. Free. Call (252)728-2762 for more information or to register.

6). Greensboro Science Center invites you to kick off the dog days of summer with the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) and The Fresh Market at the fourth annual  Wild Watermelon Day on Saturday, August 3. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Science Center visitors will get to sample fresh watermelon provided by The Fresh Market, take part in watermelon-themed crafts, games and family activities and watch animals devour their own tasty, sweet watermelon treats.  This event is included with regular admission.

7). High Point Museum invites you to Blacksmithing Demonstrations in the Historical Park on Saturday, August 4^th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come watch their costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome.  FREE. Drop-in.

8). The Museum of the Albemarle welcomes Elizabeth City native, Chris Meekins, from the State Archives of North Carolina, who will present “The Murder of Thad Cox:  A Tale Re-told” at the Museum of the Albemarle on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 1 p.m.  Thaddeus Cox died February 9th, 1863. For 144 years the story of his death was told and retold; a cautionary tale about a bad man, who was both a traitor to his country and a coward. His story was meant to serve as an archetype of wrong behavior to the Southern community of Elizabeth City.  Thad’s crime - he was a North Carolina Union volunteer. Author Chris Meekins began researching Thad’s death. Slowly, thread by thread, the carefully crafted story of a traitor and a coward unraveled as Meekins recovered evidence which challenged the narrative. What really happened to Thaddeus Cox on February 9th, 1863?   Come listen as Meekins explains what the evidence tell us. 

9). NCMC Art Section invites you to “Mixer at the Mint:  A NCMC Art Networking Night” on Saturday, August 17^th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Mint Museum UPTOWN Charlotte.  Mixer at the Mint brings North Carolina arts professionals together for one night to ignite partnerships and spark ideas that will lead to the success and sustainability of the visual arts in North Carolina. Join professionals from across North Carolina from the North Carolina Museum of Art, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum UPTOWN and many more.  This event is free and open to NCMC Art Section members. You can join the Art Section for as little as $20. Become a member of NCMC online at http://www.ncmuseums.org/join.asp. Non-Members may attend as the guest of a member, but must make a $20 donation at the door. This event is sponsored by the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Museums Council.

10). Do You Need Help With the Care and Handling of Family Papers?

The State Archives of North Carolina and the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) will create tutorials for the general public about the care and handling of family papers. These tutorials will be available on our YouTube channel. By completing this brief questionnaire, you will help us shape the content of these tutorials. Please take a few moments to complete this questionnaire by August 12, 2013. Thanks for your participation.