NCMC Events From Around the State… April 13, 2015

1). The Washington County Historical Society (www.portoplymouthmuseum.org) invites you to their 25th annual BATTLE OF PLYMOUTH LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND on April 25-26. Join us along downtown Plymouth's waterfront for this special Silver Anniversary event, featuring: two Civil War battle reenactments, a period Tea Party (advanced tickets required), evening Torchlight Tour (sponsored by the NC Arts Council), artillery demonstrations, boat rides on the Roanoke River, a period fashion show, children's recruitment program, vendors, historical presentations, book signers, and free admission to the Port o' Plymouth Museum!  For more information, including the complete event schedule and ticket information, visit http://portoplymouthmuseum.org/events-3/living-history-weekend/. Feel free to call the Port o' Plymouth Museum with questions at (252) 793-1377.

2). The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (www.naturalsciences.org) invites you to join WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel and renowned severe weather expert Kerry Emanuel for a unique presentation titled “Hurricanes and North Carolina: A Stormy Future,” at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, April 16, 7– 8:30 p.m.  Emanuel is one of the world’s leading authorities on severe weather, his research interests focus on tropical meteorology and climate, with a specialty in hurricane physics. The presentation and interview is the first in a new series, “The Nature of Science: A Town Hall with Greg Fishel,” designed to provide in-depth discussions with prominent scientists as they explore the major scientific issues of our time. Audience Q&A and participation are encouraged. Introductions will be given by Jim Goodmon, President and CEO, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., and Emlyn Koster, Museum Director.

3). Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (www.blowingrockmuseum.org) invites you to join them for Springtime in Appalachia on Saturday, April 18^th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Come to the Museum to join our community partners in celebrating spring and learning about agriculture in the mountains as part of Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture’s Greening My Plate Month! Fun, hands-on kids’ activities, seed-planting, refreshments and music. You will also have a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Spring!

4). The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher) hosts Family Science Day on Sunday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Family Science Day will include science exploration and discovery for adults and children of all ages. As many as two dozen regional organizations will help guests discover the wonders of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Demonstrations will include remotely operated vehicles, robots and Legos. No Sleeves Magic will present “The Science of Magic.” As an official 2015 North Carolina Science Festival event, the Aquarium’s Family Science Day is among hundreds of community-based events showcasing STEM activities for the citizens of North Carolina. Family Science Day is free with paid Aquarium admission.

5). Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum (www.ncmaritimemuseums.com) presents The RMS Titanic: From Tragedy to Legend on Tuesday, April 14^th at 5:30 p.m. On the night of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg and plummeted about 12,000 feet to a watery grave on the seabed of the North Atlantic.  Less than a third of the ship's 2,240 passengers and crew survived that night. Over 100 years later, the Titanic’s story continues to captivate people around the world. Join Dave Alberg at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum as he presents a talk on the RMS Titanic on the anniversary of the sinking of the famed ship.  Alberg served as the U.S. government representative on the 2010 joint expedition to the Titanic.  The evening begins with a tea and tour of the Titanic exhibit followed by the presentation. Free admission. For more information, call 252-986-2995 or email maryellen.riddle@ncdcr.gov.

6). The Polk County Historical Museum (www.visitnc.com/listing/polk-county-history-museum) invites everyone to hear the story of the 800-year-old Saluda rune stone on May 5^th at 2:30 p.m. at 60 Walker St. Columbus NC  28722.  The speaker, who found the stone in Saluda NC, will tell her story of years of searching for information.  Ignored by museums and government agencies she followed her mother’s advice and after 40 years finds the truth.  Join us at our free monthly meeting to hear her story and her experience on TV show “America Unearthed” with Scott Wolter.  Scott’s book, that includes the story of the Saluda rune stone as well as similar finds, will be available.

7). Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex (www.ncdcr.gov/ncmcf) announces the opening of the special exhibit, Stagville: Black & White, on Thursday, April 16^th. Stagville: Black & White presents Stagville State Historic Site in Durham through a different lens and connects the past with the present. The photography exhibit shows the beauty and resilience of the structures and of the people who lived and worked in them. This special exhibit will run through September 13, 2015. Admission is free. For more information about the museum, call 910-486-1330, or go online to www.ncdcr.gov/ncmcf.

8). Earl Scruggs Center (www.earlscruggscenter.org) and the North Carolina Humanities Council present an evening with renowned musician, Dom Flemons, in correlation with their current special exhibit, We Are the Music Maker.  This free program takes place on Friday, April 17th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and is presented by Dom Flemons, a native Arizonan and a true modern Songster who engages audiences from the green Carolinas to the ruddy Southwest with personalized interpretations of folk, blues, early jazz and rock, country, and original material. Dom, a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, is a consummate showman, dazzling audiences with his slide banjo technique and animated presentation.

9). Historic Wilmington Foundation () announces their 2015 Guided Architectural Walking Tour Season.   Discover Wilmington and its rich architectural history every Saturday at 10 a.m. through October 31st. The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of the two neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the City’s new streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Drive, and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street. The cost is $10, $5 for students. The tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour.

10). Hands On! (www.handsonwnc.org), a Child's Gallery in Hendersonville, invites to Mad Scientists Lab – Instrument Engineers on Tuesday, April 21^st from 11 – 11:30 a.m. Build and play your own musical instrument. Ages 3 and up. Sponsored by Duke Energy. $7 non-members (includes admission for child participating in class); free for members. Limited spaces. Please call to register.