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Family Days at the North Carolina Museum of History

Colonial North Carolina
Saturday, September 27
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
FREE!

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, call Rachel Dickens at 919-807-7969.

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