The life and accomplishments of Governor Richard Caswell, North Carolina’s first state governor, will be commemorated Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial in Kinston, N.C.
To highlight Caswell’s long service as a political and military leader of both the British colony and the fledgling state of North Carolina, a living history event will occur from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Members of the Dobbs County Militia and the 3rd North Carolina Continental Line reenactment groups will portray camp life and present musket and cannon firing demonstrations of the Revolutionary War period along with 18th-century physicians.
The Governor Caswell Memorial is dedicated to North Carolina’s first governor. The memorial includes Revolutionary War-era artifacts, Caswell family heirlooms, and exhibits about Caswell’s life. It is located on property once owned by the Caswell family.
The Governor Richard Caswell Memorial is located at 2612 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, N.C., and open Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.
For additional information, please call the site at (252) 526-9600 x221. The CSS Neuse Center and the Richard Caswell Memorial are within the Division of State Historic Sites in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.