Life Saving Station Exhibit On Display at the History Place

    The History Place is proud to present a special new traveling exhibit titled, “Sufficient for Life-Saving Service,” from February 1st - May 2nd. It is designed by the United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Association and Bevara Consulting.  The exhibit is based on the research of Dr. Robert M. Browning, Jr., who is a well-known Coast Guard Historian.

    The fascinating and fun story within “Sufficient for Life-Saving Service” reveals the behind-the-scenes work of the United States Life-Saving Service’s Board on Life-Saving Appliances. Tasked with providing the keepers and surfmen of the more than 250 coastal life-saving stations around the country armed with the most efficient and useful equipment in the late 1800s, the Board annually reviewed dozens of inventions, many of which died on the drawing board, while many others failed in field tests. A rare few made the cut and became mainstream life-saving tools, used at more than two dozen North Carolina federal life-saving stations from Currituck to Cape Fear.

Warriors of Carteret County Unveiled January 27^th

The grand opening of the new military exhibit titled “Warriors of Carteret County”, will be held on Friday, January 27^th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the History Place. Reservations are required for this special event.

The new “Warriors" exhibit features history and artifacts that surround the county's service men and women from the past century. Beginning in World War I and progressing through to the present day, the exhibit's 300 square feet is comprised of artifacts, uniforms, images, color and light. There are hands-on displays, period artwork, under-exhibit tunnels for kids, video interviews of veterans, a dress up "Combat Theatre", and full immersion dioramas with personal stories, artifacts and records donated by the county's military personnel, both past and present. 

The grand opening of the exhibit will be a catered reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music and a USO themed party. The event is opened to the public and tickets are $25 per person. Reservations must be made by Monday, January 23 by calling Cindi Hamilton, 252-247-7533 x 101 or e-mailing historyplace@thehistoryplace.org. The History Place is located at 1008 Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

Black History Exhibit & Program Feb 5th

On Sunday, Feb. 5^th at 3 p.m., the History Place will host a ribbon cutting for its new exhibit, African American Achievements which will feature both the W.S. King High School and the Queen Street High School. The exhibit will be located in the Rodney B. Kemp Gallery and will highlight the historical contributions and influence that the African Americans have made in the county through displays, pictures and artifacts. The exhibit is created by members of the Carteret County Black History Committee: Hannah Tootle, Barbara Hill and Violet Bailey. The exhibit will be on display through April 15^th.

In addition, Dr. Lenwood G. Davis, historian and author, will speak on the History of the Beaufort Queen Street High School from which he graduated. He is a retired Professor of History at Winston-Salem State University where he worked in the Social Sciences Department. He later returned and is currently working in the Department of English and Foreign Languages where he teaches African American Culture classes. He has taught at Livingstone College, Portland State University, Ohio State University, University of Delaware and Montclair College. Dr. Davis received his BA and MA degrees in History from North Carolina Central University and a Ph.D. in history from Carnegie-­Mellon University. He is the author of 23 books and has published over 150 articles, essays, bibliographies and book reviews. Several of his works have been published in foreign countries.

Some of his books include: I Have A Dream: The Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr.; A History of Beaufort/Queen Street High School; A Travel Guide To Black Historical Sites and Landmarks in North Carolina; Paul Robeson Research Guide; African Americans in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County: A Pictorial History; Winston-Salem State University; A Paul Robeson Handbook: Everything You Want to Know About Paul Robeson; Malcolm X: A Selected Bibliography; and The Infusion of African American History in United States History: A Teacher's Guide.

Dr. Davis is currently working on several other publications including: Women Inventors in North Carolina; North Carolina Inventors: Whites, Blacks and Indians; A Malcolm X Handbook; Everything You Want To Know About Malcolm X; African Americans First in North Carolina; and a compilation of the Writings and Speeches of Joseph Charles Price, founder of Livingstone College.

The exhibit and program are free to the public and made possible by a grant from the Carteret Community Foundation. For more information, call Cindi B. Hamilton, the History Place 252-247-7533 x 101 or e-mail historyplace@thehistoryplace.org

Children/Family USO Party – Sunday, January 29^th 2 p.m.

The History Place will continue celebrating the new Military Exhibit by hosting a USO children/family party from 2:00-3:30pm.on Sunday, January 29^th at the History Place. Children will have the opportunity to “join” one of the five service branches, learn some military drills, sing the services’ special songs as well as learn about and experience plane spotting.  Guests will also make their own binoculars!

Just as the USO offers support for our troops, guests will also follow their tradition and write letters to those currently serving our country. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $10 for one adult and one child. Each additional child is $2.

Space is limited to the first 50 children/family members so call 252-247-7533 x 106 to reserve your space. The History Place is located at 1008 Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.