Community Calendar

This program will highlight Revolutionary War era records housed at the State Archives of NC, which are essential for genealogical and historical research. Reference archivist, Alison Thurman, will provide guidance on digging into a variety of relevant records, including county records, General Assembly records, state agency records, governor’s papers, military collections, militia records and private collections. These records help researchers piece together stories of Patriots, Loyalists, Native Americans and African Americans during this pivotal time in the history of North Carolina.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER BY CALLING 252-753-3355.

All are welcome to attend! A light breakfast will be provided.

Questions? Contact Emma at erepp@farmvillenc.gov

Pirates, archaeology, and science, oh my! Come out to the annual Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab’s Open House to experience ongoing archaeological conservation. Learn how conservators and archaeologists use chemistry, art, physics, technology, and more to recover and conserve artifacts through fun hands-on activities and educational demonstrations. Encounter artifacts from Blackbeard's flagship, Queen Anne's Revenge, formerly the French slave-trading vessel La Concorde. Examine artifacts recovered from eastern NC, including Native American dugout canoes and artifacts recovered from Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site. Learn more about how science and the arts meet to record and care for local history! Be an archaeological conservator for a day and discover how interdisciplinary, scientific research is bringing North Carolina History back to life at this free, educational event! No registration necessary. An official event of the NC Science Festival.

Tryon Palace is excited to once again host the artwork of popular photographer and beekeeper Deana B Marion to the North Carolina History Center.  We will be showcasing a new exhibit of her photography of pollinators – bees, butterflies, and insects on a variety of flowering blooms.  Her photography technique is macro photography with amazing detail!

The exhibit will also include video clips of activity at her beehives.

This exhibit is FREE and available to the public during our posted business hours at the North Carolina History Center.

Artist's Exhibit Description
The collection of macro images of bees and blooms in their native environment celebrates the art of nature, the beauty and wonder God created in the bees and blooms. The colorful images showcase the features of the small natural world as photographed in blooming trees and flower gardens. 

The plight of pollinators, their value to our food supply, and the causes for their declining population are receiving national attention, with pollination by honeybees responsible for one-third of our food and nearly $20 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States. Deana B understands the issues are extremely important and has witnessed the alarming population decline firsthand. 

Deana B’s macro photography commenced in the 2002 with weekend classes taught by Barbara Brundege through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, along with numerous workshops where she was encouraged to “get closer, get closer.” She gained tremendous insight from a mentorship with Barbara focusing on enhancing the images to capture the intricate features of flowers with bees. Since 2010, she has specialized in photographing bees on blooms in exquisite detail at a distance of several inches. 

This unique body of images focus upon the beauty of bees in nature, all different but sharing a
common theme, with attention to microscopic level features, use of color, and position of  blooms.

Discover the Art of Fiber at Tryon Palace!

Step into the world of historic and modern fiber arts. Watch skilled artists demonstrate traditional spinning and weaving techniques, transforming raw, natural materials into beautiful woven creations. Explore period reproduction textiles, authentic tools, fiber samples, and 18th-century clothing.

Admission is FREE.

Presented in partnership with the Seacoast Spinners and Weavers, this event takes place at the Commission House, 610 Pollock Street, directly across from the Tryon Palace front gates.

What would you do if you were ill or injured in the 18th century?
Join Charles Brett, Apothecary-Surgeon, to explore period medical treatments and the role of medical practitioners in colonial North Carolina.

What You’ll Learn
As an apothecary’s apprentice, you’ll review surgery and bandaging principles to treat injuries and explore medicinal plants. As part of this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to compound a medicinal recipe for treating ailments using period tools and techniques.

Ticketing Information
Tickets are $35 (plus tax) and include materials. Seating is limited.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable.

As part of our celebration of America’s 250th, the Beaufort Historic Site is excited to announce a special lecture/workshop series beginning April 11 during the Carteret County, NC Master Gardener Volunteers’ Plant Sale on the Historic Site grounds. Walk-ups will be welcome, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many to expect. This introductory lecture and demonstration will be FREE and will also outline how the new series will engage participants beginning with the Site’s interpretive colonial gardens through the creation of medicinal remedies for the treatment of ailments using historic botanicals, tools, and techniques.

The series will be led by Apothecary-Surgeon, Dr. Charles Brett, who specializes in interpreting 17th and 18th century Medicine with a focus on British North America and Maritime medical practices, surgery, and apothecary. He has conducted similar lectures and workshops at Tryon Palace for over 7 years, and we are pleased to have him present this living history experience. Prior to Tryon Palace, he was with Colonial Williamsburg as an Adjunct/Apprentice in the Pasteur and Galt Apothecary Shop.

Please join us on April 11 at 11:00 AM to learn more about how you can have fun with history at the Beaufort Historic Site. For more information or to RSVP please call the Welcome Center at 252-728-5225.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11th, 2026

The fourth annual Wellness At Wildwood event will kick off Week of the Young Child on Saturday,
April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wildwood Park. The event is presented by the Martin-Pitt
Partnership for Children (MPPFC) in partnership with Building Resilience and Courage to Excel
(BRACE), with sponsorship support from the Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Coastal
Medical Transport, Our Mission Home Care, Jaac and Jill Afterschool and Summer Camp, and
Adriane Winters Publishing Company.

Where: 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Saturday April 11th, 2026
Wildwood Park: 3450 Blue Heron Drive, Greenville, NC 2783

The Wellness At Wildwood event aims to promote wellness, build resilience,
and spread awareness on preventing child abuse throughout the community. At
this year's event, the free activities include an egg hunt, kayaking, bounce
houses, massage therapy, nature walks, food truck vendors, and resiliency
activities and resources for all ages. Mark your calendars now!

Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day is an annual springtime event for the entire family held at the New Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail. This Saturday afternoon event is filled with learning activities and living history. Young recruits and their parents are greeted by reenactors and artillery troops. The newly enlisted recruits participate in practice drills, Civil War period camp activities, crafts, and games. Adults and teens will enjoy living history presentations and a walking tour of the battlefield. The afternoon's activities will conclude with an exciting mock battle reenactment that includes the children, a live-fire cannon demonstration, and fresh hot apple crisp made by the participants. The young recruits will "muster out" and receive their pay for their service. Registration is required. Call 252-638-8558 or go to www.NewBernHistorical.org For more details go to https://newbernhistorical.org/battlefield-adventure-day/ Photo by Bill Hand.

UN-Artworks’ Celestine Davis will lead Poets in Full Color. Learn about the full creative lives of poets through short readings, followed by a conversation about artistic expression across multiple forms.

Admission is free. This program is intended for adults. Call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 for more info or to register.

It’s Donate Life Month! Did you know more than 4,000 North Carolinians are waiting for a lifesaving transplant? You can save up to eight lives right here in our community by signing up to become an organ donor online or at the D-M-V. Visit Honorbridge.org to learn more about making this heroic decision.