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Fall Lunch Series With Rodney The popular “Lunch with a Dash of History” series with storyteller Rodney Kemp is held at noon on Fridays at the History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, in downtown Morehead City. The new summer series begins Friday - July 9th. The
topics for the series are: 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. Contact the History Place for more information
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New Summer Exhibit Through summer visitors are in for a treat.
The History Place has a new exhibit on the history of the Shackleford
ponies. Complete with a life size replica horse, photos, stories and
much more. The exhibit was created by the Tar Heel Junior Historians
Club that the History Place sponsors. The students are 4th and 5th
graders from Morehead Elementary School at Camp Glenn. The project is
under the supervision of History Place Educator, Carol Smith. Funding
for the exhibit was made possible from a grant from the Carteret
Community Foundation. (photo contributed) "This
exhibit is made possible by a grant from the Carteret Community
Foundation"
See the link at the bottom of the home page
to the Morehead
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Celebrate On
Saturday, Sept. 18th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the The
boards can be purchased at Staples or Wal-Mart and cost about $4.
People should use a copy of their original photos on the board and
photos should be identified. If the local families would like, the
Library staff will scan the family photos for the museum files. People are also invited to bring in a family baked good to donate to the Family Bake Sale. Those of you who participate are asked to write down your “FAMILY RECIPE” for guest handouts. In addition, there will be a guest archivist on hand to speak on proper preservation of documents and family photographs. |
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Fall Family Fun Day Build A Scarecrow On Sunday, September 26th at 2 p.m. kids and parents are invited to the 3rd Annual Fall Family Fun Day at the History Place. The whole family can be part of constructing life-size scarecrows that they can take home for their own fall decorations. Museum Educator, Carol Smith, will lead the event. Each scarecrow will be created for notable people of Carteret County including John Motley Morehead, Morehead City’s founder; Emeline Pigott, confederate spy, and even Blackbeard the pirate. Guests will learn a little history about some of the prominent people in Carteret County while having a lot of fun. Guests should bring a pair of denim pants (jeans), a flannel shirt and a pillow case, or for a small charge, the museum will supply them. The History Place will also furnish the straw, stuffing, backbone boards, nails, hammers, rope and pins to hold the scarecrows together. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $10 per scarecrow and space is limited. Advance reservations are required. Call the History Place at 252-247-7533 ext. 10 to to reserve your seat for this fun family outing. |
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9th Annual Antique-A-Thon - Saturday, Nov. 6th For people who are hooked on the television show, “Antique Roadshow” and wonder if some of the items that they have at home might be valuable, they can find out this November. The Carteret County Historical Society is hosting its 10th annual “Antique-A-Thon” on Saturday, November 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, in downtown Morehead City. The public is invited to bring in family items, and now is the time to go through your closets and attic and decide what items you want the antique experts to evaluate. Experts from all over eastern North Carolina will be available to identify and evaluate items. There will be experts for decoys, furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, clocks, Civil War, glassware, firearms, knives, pottery, silver, bottles, books, documents, porcelain, toys, rugs, dolls, coins and stamps, to name a few of the areas. The Antique-A-Thon is an all-day event. A wine and cheese party will also be held after the event where the public can speak with the various experts. In addition, there is a silent auction running from October 1st until Nov. 5th. All proceeds benefit the History Place. A $5 donation is required for every two items. For more information, call Cindi Hamilton at the History Place (252) 247-7533 e-mail historyplace@starfishnet.com
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Holiday Craft Fair Coming in November
The History Place will host its Holiday indoor Craft Fair on Saturday, November 13th 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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“Pirate Punch” is Back 4th Annual “Pirate Punch” is this Sunday, January 30th from 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the History Place in downtown Morehead City. Guests will be treated to punch and “special” finger foods while learning the history of Carteret County pirates. Ms. Smith will lead the children in making pirate themed crafts. Guests are welcome to dress in “pirate” attire for this special program. Adults and children, (ages 5 to 11), are invited. The cost is $10 for an adult and one child. Each additional child is $2. Space is limited and advance reservations are required by Thursday, January 27th by calling (252) 247-7533 x 106.
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Valentine’s Day Party The Carteret County Historical Society will host its annual Valentine’s Party on Saturday, Feb. 12th from 4-6 p.m. at the History Place. West Carteret High School’s Jazz Ensemble will perform under the direction of Andy Wright. It is a covered-dish meal. There is no charge but reservations are required. |
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Two Summer History Camps With Rodney Kemp Two History Camps for children completing grades 2-6 are available this summer through the History Place. Camp I will meet in June and Camp II meets in July. Both camps take place at the History Place in downtown Morehead City from 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Local storyteller and historian, Rodney Kemp, and Museum Educator, Carol Smith, will lead the camps and fill campers with fun facts about Carteret County through tours, stories and songs. They will be assisted by museum volunteers as students learn research techniques in the History Place library and take part in other activities. Children should have a keen interest in history. Writing and reading skills are required. Campers will form the Carteret County History Squad and will easily be spotted as they tour the county in their bright orange T-shirts. Campers will write daily in their journals, learn research skills and genealogy, hear and write historical stories and perform a play at the end of the week written by Rodney Kemp. The campers and parents will also have a special outing at Fort Macon State Park. Cost is $100 per camper and includes snack, lunch, T-shirt, caps, bottled water, journals and supplies for other crafts and activities. Space is limited. Call Cindi Hamilton or Carol Smith for a brochure or more information 252-247-7533 x 101 e-mail historyplace@starfishnet.com |
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Huge Craft Fair Coming in March The History Place will host an indoor Craft Fair on Saturday, March 26th 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
Huge Summer Craft Fair The History Place will host an indoor Craft Fair on Saturday, August 6th 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 |
10th Annual Antique-A-Thon - Saturday, Nov. 5th For people who are hooked on the television show, “Antique Roadshow” and wonder if some of the items that they have at home might be valuable, they can find out this November. The Carteret County Historical Society is hosting its 10th annual “Antique-A-Thon” on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, in downtown Morehead City. The public is invited to bring in family items, and now is the time to go through your closets and attic and decide what items you want the antique experts to evaluate. Experts from all over eastern North Carolina will be available to identify and evaluate items. There will be experts for decoys, furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, clocks, Civil War, glassware, firearms, knives, pottery, silver, bottles, books, documents, porcelain, toys, rugs, dolls, coins and stamps, to name a few of the areas. The Antique-A-Thon is an all-day event. A wine and cheese party will also be held after the event where the public can speak with the various experts. In addition, there is a silent auction running from October 1st until Nov. 5th. All proceeds benefit the History Place. A $5 donation is required for every two items. For more information, call Cindi Hamilton at the History Place (252) 247-7533 e-mail historyplace@starfishnet.com. |
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Fall Family Fun Day - Build A Scarecrow On Sunday, September 25th at 2 p.m. kids and parents are invited to the 4th Annual Fall Family Fun Day at the History Place. The whole family can be part of constructing life-size scarecrows that they can take home for their own fall decorations. Museum Educator, Carol Smith, will lead the event. Each scarecrow will be created for notable people of Carteret County including John Motley Morehead, Morehead City’s founder; Emeline Pigott, confederate spy, or even Blackbeard the pirate. Guests will learn a little history about some of the prominent people in Carteret County while having a lot of fun. Guests should bring a pair of denim pants (jeans), a flannel shirt and a pillow case, or for a small charge, the museum will supply them. The History Place will also furnish the straw, stuffing, backbone boards, nails, hammers, rope and pins to hold the scarecrows together. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $10 per scarecrow and seating is limited. Advance reservations are required. Call the History Place at 252-247-7533 ext. 106 historyplace@starfishnet.com to reserve your seat for this fun family outing. The History Place is located at the corner of 11th and Arendell Streets in downtown Morehead City. |
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The History Place will host an indoor Craft Fair on Saturday, November 12th 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 holiday gifts, 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 |