Events
April 2023
Clenny Creek – Heritage Day
Details & Location April 15, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Bryant House Carthage Free Admission Program Information The Heritage Day is the annual rite of spring showcasing the 1820s furnished Bryant House and 1760s Joel McLendon Cabin, the oldest dwelling on its original site in Moore County. On this special day, both houses will be open and there will be live music, 18th and 19th century crafters, story tellers, and farm life demonstrations. There will also be “camps” of…
Find out more »The Tory War in North Carolina
The Tory War in North Carolina Details & Location April 23, 2023 2:30 pm Civic Club Southern Pines Free Admission Program Information In May of 1781, one of the largest battles was fought in North Carolina. It was the Tory War between the Loyalists who felt loyal to Europe and the gifts of land they received, and the new patriots who wanted freedom from England. This war split families, instigated bold night raids, and was one of the bloodiest battles.…
Find out more »October 2023
Shaw House Heritage Fair & Moore Treasure Sale
Shaw House Heritage Fair & Moore Treasure Sale Details & Location October 14, 2023 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Shaw House Southern Pines Free Admission Program Information The Heritage Fair offers unique vendors, food, live music, and demonstrations of old-time crafts, treasure sales, and farm animals for petting. In conjunction with the Heritage Fair is the Moore Treasures Sale. There will be collectibles, pottery, jewelry, art, antiques, vintage books, toys, glassware, and much more, all at great prices.
Find out more »December 2023
Bryant House Holiday Open House
Details & Location December 3, 2023 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Bryant House Carthage Free Admission Program Information Get into the holiday spirit at the Bryant House & McLendon Cabin Christmas open house! The Cabin will be lit with a warm and inviting fire and the Bryant House will be adorned for the holiday with the usual local greenery and berries. Handmade ornaments will decorate the Christmas tree. Homemade cookies and hot cider will be available for all. So sit…
Find out more »Shaw House Holiday Open House
Details & Location December 9, 2023 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Shaw House Southern Pines Free Admission Program Information Enjoy old-time decorations at the annual Christmas Open House. Tour three house-museums built between the 1700s and 1800s. The event is free to the public to let people see how early Southern Pines and Sandhills residents lived.
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