NCMC Events From Around the State… September 15, 2014

1). The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA (www.battleshipnc.com) invites you to “Battleship Alive” on Saturday, September 27^th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Since 1997, the Living History Crew weekends have been a tradition at the battleship in the program called "Battleship Alive."  The Living History Crew provides insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor's ratings (jobs) and demonstrates activities that occurred aboard the ship. A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras! Included with Battleship admission.

2). Old Salem Museums & Gardens (www.oldsalem.org) invites you to MESDA Saturday Seminar: Southern Silver: Recent Findings on September 20^th.  Presenters will discuss how to become a silver expert, Annapolis silversmith and clockmaker William Faris; Philadelphia silver in the South; and new in the MESDA silver collection. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $65 ($60 for Friends of MESDA/Old Salem). To register, call 336-721-7360.

3). Joel Lane Museum House (www.joellane.org) presents a lecture on "Was I Born for This? North Carolina Slave Voices” by Dr. Lucinda McKethan  on Thursday, October 2^nd at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.  Admission is $15 for the general public and $10 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Advanced purchase is required, and seating is very limited.  Contact Information: tel: (919) 833-3431; email: joellane@bellsouth.net

4). N.C. Transportation Museum (www.nctrans.org) announces that Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy will visit the N.C. Transportation Museum on September 26-28 and October 3-5.  Preschoolers will get the thrill of their lives when Thomas the Tank Engine™ steams across the country this year joined for the very first time by his best friend Percy!  When Thomas and Percy arrive at Spencer, N.C. for the Day Out with Thomas™: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014, they will not only take their fans for a ride, but Thomas will also talk to them for the very first time on the tour!  The event, which takes place Sep. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5, will be hosted by the N.C. Transportation Museum and presented by HIT Entertainment and sponsored by MEGA Brands, a leading toy company, and all inclusive Hard Rock Hotels.  Tickets for the Day Out With Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 are $22 Fridays, $24 weekends, ages 2 and up.  Combination Thomas & Percy Caboose Train tickets are $27 Fridays, $29 weekends.  Museum members receive a $2 discount (Saturday and Sunday only).  The Percy Caboose Train is only available as a combination ticket.  Tickets are on sale now by calling toll-free 866.468.7630 or logging onto www.ticketweb.com/dowt.  For more information and directions, contact the N.C. Transportation Museum at 704-636-2889 or visit www.nctrans.org.  

5). New Winston Museum (www.newwinston.org) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, “This School, This City: Celebrating 50 Years of University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem,” on September 19th, 2014. “This School, This City” is a public history project and a season of exhibition and programming at New Winston Museum taking place in conjunction with UNCSA’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Co-curated by New Winston Museum’s Director of Education and Programming, Chris Jordan, and UNCSA Division of Liberal Arts faculty, Michael Wakeford, “This School, This City” is a multi¬tiered project that will run from September 2014 through July 2015.

6). Bellamy Mansion Museum (www.bellamymansion.org) invites everyone to join them for Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 28^th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  This free event features: face painting, storytelling, live music, coloring, children's tours of the Mansion, photo ops with cutouts various 19th century games (hoop & stick, checkers, graces), craft tables to make kites, origami, coloring, puppets and holiday ornaments.  The holiday ornaments will be featured on a Bellamy tree at the Betty Cameron Women's & Children's wing of New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  There will be children's tours of the Bellamy Mansion and storytellers.  There will be farm animals including chickens, pony rides and a petting area.  *Rain date: Sunday, October 5^th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

7). The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum (www.ncmaritimemuseums.com) announces Salty Dawgs: All About Shrimp! on September 23^rd at 2:00 p.m.  Cookbook author and chef, Sharon Peele Kennedy, presents the art of cooking shrimp. Enjoy a down home presentation by this lively and learned lady.  Free admission. Email: maryellen.riddle@ncdcr.gov.  252-986-2995, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Drive, Hatteras, NC 27943.  www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

8). Museum of the Albemarle (www.museumofthealbemarle.com) will host the exhibit Steeped in Time: Tea and Traditions, beginning Saturday, September 27^th.  This exhibit highlights the centuries old history of one of the world’s favorite beverages.  Opening reception activities include activities for everyone.  One of the rivals to the new drink, tea, was a chocolate drink.   American Heritage Chocolate, a division of MARS Inc., will be demonstrating the colonial method of processing chocolate.  Colonial time chocolate had a distinct taste quite different from the chocolate of today as you will be able to taste yourself in the free samples of this frothy drink that will be offered.  All about Tea, our most current Cart-A-Fact program will be presented by the members of our volunteer group.  This cart will allow you to touch and investigate the material objects of the tea experience.  Princes and princesses of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an enchanting moment with Ms. Patti’s Little Princess Tea Parties. Dress in your favorite royal attire and join Belle for lemonade and cookies and a quick lesson on proper table manners. Bring a royal smile and a camera for a lasting princess memory.  For more information concerning the event call 252-335-1453.

9). The Asheville Art Museum (www.ashevilleart.org) is thrilled to be participating in Highland Brewing’s Crafted Kegs event on Saturday, September 27th to honor the arts community of Western North Carolina and kick off the beginning of American Craft Week (October 3–12). Highland Brewing gave each participating arts organization an empty keg to decorate in their own way, and during the event two winners (judge’s choice and people’s choice) will receive $500 to benefit their organization. The Museum is excited about its unique keg design and encourages its supporters to come to the brewery on September 27^th, 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. and vote! The event will feature food trucks, live music, local gelato and a community keg that anyone in attendance can help decorate.

10). The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (www.ncaquariums.com) invites the public to “Reel Fun Fishing Day,” 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27^th.  Visitors can catch best fishing practices and tips and discover the lure of cast netting. Cooks in the family may enjoy a fish filleting demonstration. Little anglers casting about for games and activities won’t be disappointed when they learn to tie helpful nautical knots and create take-home crafts. Guests explore more during hands-on programs including surf fishing classes, crabbing expeditions and the opportunity to be an Aquarist Apprentice.  “Reel Fun Fishing Day” is free with Aquarium admission. Classes and tours are an additional fee. Preregister for classes at ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher or call 910.458.7468.