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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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