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An occasional list of exhibits, programs, and events at North Carolina museums. Sponsored by the North Carolina Museums Council.

Wednesday, December 09, 2015

NCMC Events from Around the State… December 7, 2015

1). Historic Wilmington Foundation (www.historicwilmington.org) announces Preservation Professionals for Hire!  If you need expert help with your renovation project, Historic Wilmington Foundation has just the answer for you: the Preservation Resources Network!  Beginning in January 2016, the NC Tax Credits are back! So now is a great time to plan for your historic home or building rehabilitation. Get in touch with the professionals listed in our PRN directory (www.historicwilmington.org/preservation-resources-network); they support HWF with their membership, and we hope you'll consider consulting one or more of them about your project!

2). Hands On! (www.handsonwnc.org), a Child's Gallery in Hendersonville, invites you to make your own Christmas Card and Christmas Ornament from Tuesday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. – Friday, December 18th at 3:00 p.m. Homemade cards and ornaments are a treasure. We provide all the supplies and you provide the creativity. Free with $5 admission/free for members. Sponsored by United Federal Credit Union. 

3). Tryon Palace (www.tryonpalace.org) invites you to the 35th annual Candlelight Celebration on Saturdays, December 12th and 19th from 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.  This famed North Carolina tradition returns to Tryon Palace in 2015 with beautiful, new decorations and heartwarming holiday vignettes illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Travel back to 1773 at the Governor’s Palace, 1814 at the Stanly House, and to 1835 at the Dixon House.  On the Palace Grounds enjoy the magic and wonder of 18th century circus acts including fire eating, sword swallowing, acrobatics, and magic tricks. Then, end your enchanted evening with a display of black powder fireworks illuminating the night sky over Tryon Palace. Candlelight is a “rain or shine event” but fireworks may be cancelled due to severe weather. All ticket sales are final and nontransferable, and only good for evening activities. For information about our group and bus tour opportunities, call 252-639-3524.

4). The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville (www.naturalsciences.org) invites you to this month’s Teen Science Cafe and Meet Me at the Museum where participants will learn more about the theme “To Infinity and Beyond:  Girls and Guys in Science”. Museum visitors will have two opportunities to meet local resident Sarah Glaesner, reigning Princess of Southern Carolina Queen, hopeful future Miss North Carolina, and aspiring Astrophysicist at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville on December 18 and December 19. On Friday, December 18, at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Glaesner will speak to local teens at the Open Minds Teen Science Cafe (OMTSC). Snacks will be provided for participating teens at the OMTSC. On Saturday, December 19, at 1:30 p.m. Ms. Glaesner will speak to museum visitors for the Meet Me at the Museum, Saturday Exploration program.  Miss Glaesner will speak to both audiences about her platform for her work with the Miss America Organization which encourages young people to pursue STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) careers. She will also share how she became interested in Astrophysics and information regarding her fascination with black hole formation and existence.  The programs are free! 

5). Bellamy Mansion Museum (www.bellamymansion.org) invites you to a Christmas Stroll through the Past on Saturday, December 12th, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Join the Bellamy Mansion, Museum, St. James Episcopal Church and the Burgwin-Wright House for a festive evening filled with holiday decorations, music, period costumes, petting zoo, refreshments and more!  Children’s activities begin at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a candle lit stroll along a path and visit two historic homes and one historic church.  Tickets are available at the Burgwin-Wright House and the Bellamy Mansion Museum.  Admission is $20.00 (+tax) for adults.  Free for those less than 15 years of age.

6). The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (www.blowingrockmuseum.org) invites the community to experience the beauty of live jazz in the Museum’s Atrium, with a free informal performance by vocalist Maureen Renihan and bass virtuoso Mike Holstein on Saturday, December 12th, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. BRAHM is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., with extended hours on “Donation Day” Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.  For more information about this or other upcoming activities at BRAHM, please call (828) 295-9099 or visit www.blowingrockmuseum.org.     

7). CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center (www.nchistoricsites.org/neuse/neuse.htm) shares Christmas Customs of the Civil War on Saturday, December 12th. Costumed interpreters will present practices of the 1860s during the “Christmas Customs of the Civil War” program at the CSS Neuse Interpretive Center from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., following the Kinston Christmas Parade.  Historic interpreters will represent soldiers and civilians and will show what life was like in the battle zone and on the homefront. Visitors will enjoy demonstrations and take part in parlor games and crafts of the period. Guests could make a yarn doll to take home! While some soldiers and sailors were lucky enough to get leave around the holidays, others tried to celebrate wherever they were. For additional information, please call (252) 526-9600. The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center is located at 100 N. Queen St., Kinston, N.C. and open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: adults $5, senior/active military $4, Students (ages 3-12) $3, ages 2 and under free.

8). N.C. Museum of History (www.ncmuseumofhistory.org) announces that the exhibit Southern Impressions: Paintings From the James-Farmer Collection will open Friday, December 11th, at the Museum.  The free exhibit will run through July 4, 2016.  This small sampling of paintings provides more details about the variety of artists and topics featured in the exhibit. “Flower Garden behind Cottage” and “The Natural Musician” are by North Carolina artists.  For information about the N.C. Museum of History, please call 919-807-7900 or visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

9). Charlotte Museum of History (www.charlottemuseum.org) invites you to the International Charlotte Lecture and Chinese Culture Fun Day on Saturday, December 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us as we make Chinese paper lantern crafts and do water color painting as part of our celebration of Chinese art and culture. The event will also feature Warren (Weixiong) Zhong, President of the Overseas Chinese Culture Athletic and Arts Federation, who will present on Chinese art and culture in Charlotte. Free for everyone! Go online to www.charlottemuseum.org to register.


10). The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher) makes sure pint-sized revelers don’t miss out on New Year celebrations. Children and adults can join the “Toast the Coast” festivities at the Aquarium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 1, 2016. The Aquarium’s coastal-themed party lasts all day with crafts, ocean resolutions and daily programs featuring “What we love the most about the coast.” A noise-maker craft and kid parade precede two beach ball drops to take place at the daily dive programs scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. “Toast the Coast” activities and daily dive programs are free with general Aquarium admission.

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