EDENTON
Sep 30, 2016
From peanuts to pirates, a founding father to persons passed on, Historic Edenton will be abuzz with activity in October. Get ready to revisit traditions from colonial America and enjoy a range of experiences in the once capitol of colonial North Carolina. The events are part of the "It's Revolutionary!" commemoration of North Carolina's role in the American Revolution being observed through July 4, 2017 at colonial state historic sites.
Oct. 5. James Iredell Day. Light refreshments and free tours of the James Iredell House. The day was declared by the town of Edenton in recognition of the Oct. 5, 1751 birth of the English-born James Iredell, who came to America in 1768, became a patriot, served in the general assembly and was appointed an associate justice of the Supreme Court by George Washington.
Oct. 11-14. Pirate Encampment. Pirates will descend on Edenton and make camp on the Courthouse Green. Broad Street businesses and unsuspecting customers beware of the raid coming Friday night! Saturday demonstrations of pirate survival skills include a mock battle with cannon fire at 1:30 p.m. Water Street will be closed for the land and water assault. Enjoy pirate crafts and pumpkin painting during the day and more pirate raids at night. On Sunday, they get out of town!
Oct. 14-15. Ghost Walk. Learn the stories of Edenton's past on a walk through the village streets at Historic Edenton, Historic Edenton State Historic Site and other locations. Tours will run 6:30-8 p.m. every half hour. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance from the Edenton/Chowan Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds benefit John A. Holmes High School.
For additional information, please call (252) 482-2637. Historic Edenton was the state's first colonial capitol and a chief political, cultural and commercial center in the new nation. Historic Edenton is within the Division of State Historic Sites and within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. It is located at 108 N, Broad Street, Edenton, N.C.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan Kluttz, NCDNCR's mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to
experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state's history, conserving the state's natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.
NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums and Jennette's Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the nation's first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov.