2024 Events
Clenny Creek - Heritage Day
Details & Location
Saturday
April 20, 2024 10 am to 4 pm Bryant House Free Admission |
Program Information
The Heritage Day is the annual rite of spring showcasing the 1820s furnished Bryant House and 1760s Joel McLendon Cabin, the oldest dwelling on its original site in Moore County. On this special day, both houses will be open and there will be 18th and 19th century crafters, live music and food. There will also be “camps” of both the American Revolution and the Civil War with re-enactors, demonstrations of old-time activities such as quilting, weaving, cooking, woodworking, and living history. |
Lecture: Blackbeard’s Sunken Prize
Excavation and Analysis of the Pirate’s Flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge
Excavation and Analysis of the Pirate’s Flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge
Details & Location
Sunday
April 28, 2024 3 pm Southern Pines Civic Club Free Admission |
Program Information
When you were a child, did you ever read stories about pirates and treasures? You probably have not thought about those stories for many years. But the Moore County Historical Association is going to rekindle your interest in those stories. As part of its lecture series, the Association is sponsoring a talk by Linda Carnes-McNaughton, Ph.D. This is the story of Edward Teach, more commonly known as the notorious Blackbeard, the Pirate. In her lecture, Dr. Carnes-McNaughton will offer an illustrated journey of the ship’s history, its use as a French privateer, then as a slave ship, and then its capture and use as a pirate flagship. The lecture will highlight 18th-century artifacts found on the famous North Carolina shipwreck. She will bring copies of her book which may be purchased at a discount price of $20 for attendees and will happily sign them. Southern Pines Civic Club is located at 105 S. Ashe St. at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. |
Annual Meeting
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Sunday
June 2, 2024 2 pm Cameron Free Admission |
Program Information
The annual meeting will be held at the historic 1860s Keith home in Cameron. Our host is David Keith, whose ancestral home will be open for viewing. David will also share the history of his family’s immigration from Scotland. There will be a short business meeting with reports by the Co-Presidents and election of new directors. Please bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be served. Located at 189 Baker Road, Cameron NC 28326. From Southern Pines, Take US-1 North 10 miles. Turn right on Cranes Creek Road. Go 1 1/2 miles turn right onto Atkins Road. Go 400 feet turn left onto Cyprus Church Road. Go 0.5 miles turn right onto Baker Road. |
Shaw House Heritage Fair
Details & Location
Saturday
October 12, 2024 9 am to 4 pm Shaw House Free Admission |
Program Information
The Heritage Fair offers unique vendors, food, live music, and demonstrations of old-time crafts, treasure sales, and farm animals for petting. In conjunction with the Heritage Fair is the Moore Treasures Sale. There will be collectibles, pottery, jewelry, art, antiques, vintage books, toys, glassware, and much more, all at great prices. |
Bryant House Holiday Open House
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Sunday
December 8, 2024 1 pm to 4 pm Bryant House Free Admission |
Program Information
Get into the old-time Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas open house at the historic 1820s Bryant House and 1760s McLendon Cabin. The Moore County Historical Association and Friends of the Bryant House will host the event so every Yule visitor can get a little taste of how early settlers celebrated Christmas. |
Members Holiday Party
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Thursday
December 12, 2024 5 pm to 7 pm Shaw House |
Program Information
Tis the season for yule tide greetings and to say to our members, “thank you for your support.” Come step back in time and join us in olde holiday cheer. The house will be decorated in natural seasonal items. Seasonal music will be provide by a harpist. Light refreshments and condiments will be available. Come and meet your Board members over a glass of cheer. |
Shaw House Holiday Open House
Details & Location
Saturday
December 14, 2024 1 pm to 4 pm Shaw House Free Admission |
Program Information
Enjoy old-time decorations, warm apple cider and homemade cookies at the annual Christmas Open House. Musical entertainment will be provided also. Tour three house-museums built during the 1700s and 1800s. The event is free to the public to let people see how early Southern Pines and Moore County residents lived. The Gift Shop will be open for those unique gifts of scented, custom-designed soaps, note cards, commemorative postal envelopes, and books on Moore County history. |