Kinston
Dec 3, 2015
Costumed interpreters will present practices of the 1860s during the "Christmas Customs of the Civil War" program at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., following the Kinston Christmas Parade.
Historic interpreters will represent soldiers and civilians and will show what life was like in the battle zone and on the homefront. Visitors will enjoy demonstrations and take part in parlor games and crafts of the period. Guests could make a yarn doll to take home! While some soldiers and sailors were lucky enough to get leave around the holidays, others tried to celebrate wherever they were.
Don't forget to shop for that history buff in your life! The CSS Neuse Center will offer a 10 percent discount on all CSS Neuse related items in the gift shop through Dec. 22. Find hats, t-shirts, coffee mugs and much more at the discounted price.
Learn about the new technology to combat superior manpower that the CSS Neuse ironclad represented. State of the art exhibits at the CSS Neuse Center showcase the only Civil War ironclad above water. The Confederate Navy launched the ill-fated Neuse attempting to gain control of the lower Neuse and New Bern. Ultimately the Confederates blew up the vessel to keep it from Union hands.
For additional information, please call (252) 526-9600. The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center is located at 100 N. Queen St., Kinston, N.C. and open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: adults $5, senior/active military $4, Students (ages 3-12) $3, ages 2 and under free.
The CSS Neuse Center is within the Division of State Historic Sites of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.