We will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth in 1775. Our transatlantic celebration will take place June 19-22, 2025 in historic New Bern, NC. In line with our theme "Sensibility and Domesticity," we will explore topics including medicine, birth, and domestic arts in Regency England and colonial North Carolina. Join us as we focus […]
JASP is a four-day symposium exploring Jane Austen through lectures, workshops, small-group discussions and other activities, including a Regency ball. Each year we focus on one of Austen’s works. We will […]
The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum will host a series of events to celebrate Juneteenth. It took 913 days after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation for news of the […]
Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, an interactive puppet show, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and community. Bring your […]
Local Artisan Becky Garrison explores spinning and the processing of raw materials into thread. This demonstration complements the Heritage Museum's Exploring Appalachian Culture Evhibits thread-spinning and clothing displays.
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