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The
Winter/Spring Lunch Series
with Rodney
Friday January 15 -- Characters of Carteret County Friday January 29 -- "Firsts" in Carteret County Friday February 12 -- Tales of Decatur Gillikin Friday March 12 -- South River/Merrimon/Lukens Friday April 9 -- Carteret County Sports Tickets are $10 for lunch and only $4 without lunch. Reservations must be made and tickets paid for before Wednesday prior to each lecture by calling 252-247-7533 ext. 106, or stop by the Museum Store. All of Rodney Kemp’s past lectures are available on DVD in the Museum Store for $8.95 each. |
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“Pirate Punch” is Back |
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Speaker to Offer Photo
and Document Preservation
At 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23rd, the History Place will host a special program on preserving family photographs and documents. Jesse Lankford with the NC State Archives will give the presentation. The public is invited to attend and bring in old photos and documents to learn how to restore and preserve them. Mr. Lankford has worked with the state archives since 1972 and is the assistant state archivist and supervisor of the archival services branch. He also oversees all photographic and audiovisual records. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, with a major in history and a master’s degree in arts in American History and pubic administration. The cost is $6 per person and refreshments will be served. |
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Genealogy Seminar for
Beginners
On Saturday, February 20th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Carteret County Historical Society will host its annual genealogy seminar at the History Place at 1008 Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Registration and coffee will start at 9:30 a.m.. The seminar is open to the public and will be conducted by long-time museum genealogy expert, Virginia Brown. Topics that will be covered are How to Get Started, How to Use Death and Birth Records, Understanding Census and Court Records, Organizing Your Findings, Compiling Family History Sheets, and Valuable Resources. In addition, group sheets and charts will be given to each participant. Ms. Brown is a member of the National Genealogical Society and attended three of their national workshops. She is also a member of the Duplin County Historical Society and has done abstracts of minutes for Muddy Creek and Cypress Creek Primitive Baptist churches. She has researched at the Society of Genealogists in London and has conducted extensive research on Accomac and Northampton counties on the eastern shore of Virginia. She is an active member in the Patriotic Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided and the cost per person is $20. Space is limited. To reserve a seat for the seminar or for more information, call Cindi Hamilton at (252) 247-7533 x 101 or e-mail historyplace@starfishnet.com |
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Tea With
Lucky
On Sunday, February 28th at 2:30 p.m., Carteret County Historical Society is hosting “Tea with Lucky, the Plott Hound” on Sunday, February 28th from 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the History Place in downtown Morehead City. Adults and children are invited to experience history in one fun afternoon. Museum Educator, Carol Smith, will lead the program and guests will be treated to tea and finger foods while learning the history of North Carolina’s state dog, the Plott Hound. Lucky, a plott hound, was rescued by Libby Bagby, a teacher coming home from her job at North Surry High School in Mt. Airy, NC. Even though Libby had five other dogs at home, she felt a connection to her rescued dog. Little did she know how helping this dog was about to change the “plot” of her life. Upon taking Lucky to the vet, Libby she was informed that the breed of the canine she had was recognized as the state dog of North Carolina. Amazed at the news that North Carolina had a state dog, Libby wondered how many other Tar Heels were aware of this fact of North Carolina history. With encouragement from many friends and colleagues and using her 30 years as an educator plus her masters in both teaching and educational media, Libby decided to make it her new mission in life to spread the word about our state’s courageous hunting hound. She began by writing a children’s book entitled Lucky’s Plott. It is the heart-warming tale of her Plott Hound’s journey into her life while teaching breed characteristics. Libby used her knowledge of curriculum and the educational system combined with years spent researching the breed across the United States, and designed a presentation to teach other native North Carolinians about this state symbol. Her presentation is entitled "Staying on Track with Lucky's Plott.” In it she explains the history and physical characteristics of the breed, shares information about the Waynesville, NC, family that is credited with originating the Plott Hound, and explains the legislative process involved for an object to become a state symbol. Libby and Lucky travel across the United States visiting schools and groups. Adults and children, (ages 5 to 10), are invited. The cost is $10 for adult and one child. Each additional child is $2. Space is limited and advance reservations are required by Thursday, February 25th . |
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Huge Craft Fair Coming in March
The History Place will host a Craft Fair on Saturday, March 27th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is FREE and the public is invited. More than 40 talented crafters will be on hand. Their specialties include pottery, fabric dolls, clay seahorses, jewelry and gemstones, fused glass pendants, painted gourds, sculptures, hand painted wood art, birdhouses, hand painted porcelain, beaded jewelry, Native American crafts, baskets, carved birds, doll clothes, aprons, nature photography, hand-made knives, carvings and much more. Popcorn, hot dogs and drinks will be available to purchase during the day. This is a fund-raiser for the museum. The History Place is located at 1008 Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. For more information, call Cindi B. Hamilton (252) 247-7533 x 101 or e-mail historyplace@starfishnet.com
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