Events
August 2020
Digital 239th Anniversary Reenactment at House in the Horseshoe
In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, “The Best Defense We Can: the 239th Anniversary Reenactment” will be transitioned to a digital event. Please join us Saturday, August 1, 10- 4, for exciting and informative videos of historical content related to the skirmish at the House in the Horseshoe and 18th Century life in the Deep River area of North Carolina. Please mark your calendars for August 7-8, 2021 for our 240th commemorative program. *All activities are subject to…
Find out more »August 2021
240th House in the Horseshoe Living History Day
Join us for a day of living history to honor the 240th Anniversary of the attack at House in the Horseshoe. Living history displays on 18th Century as well as scheduled demonstrations will occur throughout the day. No battle reenactment will occur. In order to adhere with COVID-19 guidelines, all demonstrators & reenactors will be by invitation only. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, visitors should maintain at least 6 feet of separation from anyone not in their household and should wear…
Find out more »August 2022
House in the Horseshoe Battle Reenactment
On Saturday, August 6, the battle reenactment will return to House in the Horseshoe. Nestled in the bend of the Deep River, the Alston House was the site of an American Revolutionary War skirmish between Patriot Col. Philip Alston and Loyalist Col. David Fanning in 1781.
The Saturday only event will take place 10:00am to 4:00 pm. There will also be food trucks and tours of the Alston House, where bullet holes remain. The program is free; parking is $5 per vehicle (cash only).
Find out more »December 2022
“O blessed Season!” Candlelight Tours at House in the Horseshoe
December 3 Sanford "O blessed Season!" Candlelight Tours at House in the Horseshoe Step back in time this holiday season and experience the greenery-decorated Alston House by candlelight. Guided tours will focus on 18th Century Christmas practices.
Find out more »March 2023
Happy 250th Birthday Alston House House in the Horseshoe
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 AT 10 AM – 2 PM Happy 250th Birthday Alston House House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site Celebrate 250 years with us! Visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy lunch on the grounds in true Alston House tradition. Learn about the history of the house and it's restoration through the years. Cake will be served
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