Family Day: Colonial North Carolina


One of the original thirteen colonies, North Carolina has a rich history. Explore the Tar Heel State’s past, from colonization to the American Revolution, during this fun-filled and educational event.

  • Try on period clothing and play historic games.

  • Churn butter, grind corn, and then taste the fruits of your labor.

  • Meet Revolutionary War reenactors and join their forces in a military drill.

  • Watch craftspeople at work and make your own samples to take home.

  • See historic documents and learn how they affect our lives today.

  • Listen to eighteenth-century music and try a few dance steps.

  • Learn about state historic sites and museums.

  • Answer a colonial trivia question on the Wheel of History and win a prize!

For more information, see the Performance & Activity Schedule or call Rachel Dickens at 919-807-7969.

North Carolina Museum of History
5 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1011



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