NCMC Events From Around the State… April 21, 2014

1). North Carolina Preservation Consortium (www.ncpreservation.org) announces a special workshop, “Preserving Photograph Collections”, on June 9^th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh, NC. Historical and fine art photographs can be found in many libraries, archives, museums, and historic sites.  Preserving these collections requires a deep knowledge of the various types of photographic media, chemical photographic processes, causes of deterioration of photographic materials, and photograph conservation science.  This workshop is an introduction to identifying and preserving 19th and 20th century photographs: daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, hand-colored silver gelatin prints, contemporary color, and digital photographs.  Strategies for preservation and best practices for proper handling, exhibition, and storage will be presented.  Participants are encouraged to bring photographic items of interest.  This workshop is designed for staff and volunteers in libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other heritage institutions with photograph collections.  Faculty and students in museum studies, library and information science, archives, and public history programs are also welcome to attend.  No prior training or experience is required.  The registration fee for this workshop is $50.00 for NCPC members and $75.00 for non-members.  The $75 fee comes with a year-long NCPC individual membership.   Registration covers lunch, refreshments, and supplies.  A registration form is available on the NCPC web site in the Events section.  

2). The Joel Lane Museum House (www.joellane.org), “The Birthplace of North Carolina’s Capital City,” will present Lizzie Lane’s Colonial Tea on Sunday, April 27th from 3 to 5 pm with a rain date of Sunday, May 4, 2014. In the beautiful colonial style gardens at the Joel Lane Museum House, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and granddaughters will learn the etiquette of taking tea and cakes in colonial times. After tea, they will have a chance to participate in early American crafts and games. The strains of live music will fill the air. As they sip on tea or lemonade and eat either 18th-century style or modern cakes, attendees will learn the history of tea and how colonial people took their tea. After tea, the girls can play games, dance, and participate in crafts. Admission is by advanced purchase only, and tickets have sold out early for the last two years.  Tickets may be obtained by calling 919-833-3431 payable with MasterCard or Visa or visiting the web site Eventbrite.com. Admission for the public is $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under; members of the Joel Lane Historical Society pay $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.  Minimum age is 5 years old. Tickets are not refundable unless we must cancel the event.  Please include an email address so we can notify you of a change to the rain date. For more information: tel: (919) 833-3431; email: joellane@bellsouth.net

3). Water Works Visual Arts Center (www.waterworks.org) announces their Sculpture Exhibition on display through April, 2015.Mosaics in the Garden by Jeannette Brossart will be on view in the Waterworks’ Stanback and Deal gardens.  The pieces in this exhibition are inspired by the beauty of nature and the fantastical and colorful work of Niki de St. Phalle.  Their use of vivid color and simple shape brings delight and whimsy to the work, and in one glance defies the rigors of the making process.  Broussart has been a professional mosaic artist since 2003. Her art revolves around nature themes.  Jeannette holds her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill.  Her work includes public art commissions, large scale sculpture, custom installations, gallery art, garden art, and mosaic jewelry.  She has received numerous awards, appeared in publication, and has facilitated a wide variety of mosaic residencies and workshops.  Waterworks Visual Arts Center is located at 123 E. Liberty Street in downtown Salisbury.  Admission is free, donations are appreciated.  Gallery hours are MWF 10am-5pm, TT 10am-7pm, S 11am-3pm.  For more information, visit www.waterworks.org or call 704-636-1882.

4). The Museum of the Albemarle (www.museumofthealbemarle.com) announces that Cinco de Mayo will be coming to the Museum on May 3^rd.  Spicy adventures in cooking, colorfully-clad dancers and piñatas for the kids will highlight the buzz of activity at the Museum of the Albemarle May 3 Cinco de Mayo:  A Fiesta and Information Fair. Currently exhibiting Al Norte al Norte:  Latino Life in North Carolina, the day of celebration is one of the related free programs for the free photography exhibit, running through July 5. Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Jose Galvez moved to North Carolina from Arizona in 2004 and began documenting life in the Latino community, of business owners, farm laborers and grandparents alike.  Galvez will conduct tours of the exhibit in English and Spanish the fiesta and fair. Featured artist Cornelio Campos also will exhibit and sell paintings that reflect the complex realities of migrant life that often are concealed, including immigration, the U.S. Mexico border difficulties, and cultural identity.  Ballet Folklorico—Espirito from Pitt County will perform three dances throughout the day in traditional costumes.  Local chef Jack Baumbaugh, graduate of San Francisco’s California Culinary Academy, will tantalize the taste buds with various salsas for tasting. Local vendors will have food for purchase also.  Hands-on children’s activities will include making Cascarones, piñatas, and maracas.

5). Historic Edenton State Historic Site (www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org) invites you to experience Edenton in celebration of National Tourism Day on Tuesday, May 6th.  In partnership with Chowan County Tourism, Historic Edenton will be offering free tours of the 1800/1827 James Iredell House, the Iredell House Dependencies, and the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse. Free guided Trolley Tours of Edenton's Historic District will be offered at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Trolley Tours depart from the Trolley Parking Spot at the foot of Broad Street on the Waterfront. The Cupola House Association will also have the Cupola House open for tours from 11 am – 3 pm. Admission to all these activities are free, and open to the public on this special day.

6). North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort (www.ncmaritimemuseums.com) invites you to Kayak through History on April 30^th from 9 a.m. – Noon. Before bridges and railway, travel by water was the best way to get around the coast.  Experience the waterways of the past. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will lead you through the salt marshes and sandbars around Beaufort. The sights and sounds of nature will be worth the paddle, the stories about early colonial settlers, local boat builders and old fishing fleets will be an added bonus.  Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Some kayak experience is recommended. Reservations: $45, $25 with own kayak.  Advance registration.  252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, 315 Front Street, Beaufort 28516.  www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

7). New Winston Museum (www.newwinston.org) invites you to their Salon Series discussion - Front and Center: The Jewish influence on the development of Winston-Salem’s Downtown business district. For over a century, this city has housed an active and influential Jewish community. During the economic boom of the late 19th Century, the first Jewish merchants began flocking to Winston-Salem and for generations, they would witness and guide the development of Winston-Salem’s downtown business district. Local residents Richard Miller and Leonard Clein, whose families played a significant role in this process, will discuss the evolution and impact of the Jewish business community on Winston-Salem. Jason Thiel, executive director of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership will moderate this lively and informative discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 p.m. Free admission.

8). Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex (www.museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov) announces that on May 8th, Walter Hilderman, III, will present a program on his latest book, Theophilus Hunter Holmes: A North Carolina General in the Civil War, beginning at 7:00 pm.  Holmes, the son of Governor Gabriel Holmes, was born in Sampson County. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, then served in the Seminole and Mexican-American wars. He joined the Confederacy and rose to the rank of Lt. General. After the war, he settled in Fayetteville where he is buried.  A book signing will follow.  Hilderman is a graduate of Pfeiffer College, and began studying the American Civil War when he was eight years old. He became a Civil War reenactor at age 14. He retired in 1999 after thirty years with the Charlotte police department. This program is held in conjunction with the NC Civil War 150th commemoration. For more information, go online to: http://www.nccivilwar150.com/default.htm.

9). Hands On! (www.handsonwnc.org), a Child’s Gallery, invites you to Healthy Kids Club – Summer Safety! on Thursday, May 1^st at 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Henderson County Department of Public Health. Ages 3-6 years. Call to sign-up. Limited spaces. Free with $5 admission & free for members. Last one for the spring. Resume in the fall.

10). Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary invites you to join them at the 5th Annual Friends of Page-Walker Herbfest on Saturday May 3^rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Herbfest will be held rain or shine on the beautiful grounds of Page-Walker and open to the public for free. Visitors will have many opportunities to find out all they need to know about starting an herb garden by touring the Page Educational Garden, including a close-up look at the historic 1850’s Page smokehouse.  In addition to touring the Garden, festival-goers can stroll through booths selling a wide variety of herbs, crafts and garden products. Each vendor will be offering items related to gardening, herbs, native plants, perennials, nature and cooking. Fun for all ages! Returning this year will be the popular butterfly releases. This event is co-sponsored by the Town of Cary and The Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel. For more, contact Jennifer Koach, Program Specialist at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, at (919) 462-3963 or by email at Jennifer.Koach@townofcary.org.