Interested in creating a unique hand-made gift for that special someone or an heirloom work of art to pass down to your children and grandchildren? Then sign up for one of the two quilting workshops at Aycock Birthplace. Both classes will be held for six consecutive weeks.
The first class will begin Saturday, May 7, while the second class will begin Tuesday, May 10. Both classes will meet from 10 a.m. to noon and will use the same pattern. Cost for this workshop is $30 plus tax. More information will be sent to you upon registration. Space is limited so pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, please contact Aycock Birthplace at aycock@ncdcr.gov or 919-242-5581.
In 1859, Charles B. Aycock was born in this simple, rural home. After being elected governor in 1900, he dedicated his life to improving public education in North Carolina. An 1893 one-room schoolhouse moved to the historic site demonstrates Aycock's commitment to education. This typical 19th century family farm includes the main house, separate open-hearth kitchen, corn crib and smokehouses.
To reach the site, please take U.S. 117 north 9 miles from Goldsboro or U.S. 117 south 14 miles from Wilson. Turn right from Goldsboro or left from Wilson onto Gov. Aycock Road. The site is 1-1.5 miles on the right. From I-95 take the 301 exit at Kenly. Take NC. 222 east for 10 miles to Fremont and turn right (south) on U.S. 117. Go 2 miles and turn left and proceed to 264 Gov. Aycock Road.
For further information, please call (919) 242-5581 or email aycock@ncdcr.gov. Aycock Birthplace is part of the Division of State Historic Sites within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.