National Lighthouse Day – 350th Anniversary Celebration

Colonial Park South Broad and West Water St, Edenton, North Carolina

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 National Lighthouse Day - 350th Anniversary Celebration This year's annual celebration of National Lighthouse Day is part of the 350th Anniversary of Chowan County, observances will be held at the historic 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, here on the waterfront in Edenton. We invite you to celebrate with us and explore howContinue Reading National Lighthouse Day – 350th Anniversary Celebration

220th Anniversary of James Wilson’s Death

James Iredell Homesite

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 220th Anniversary of James Wilson's Death In celebration of the 350th Anniversary of Chowan County, Historic Edenton State Historic Sites will be commemorating the death of James Wilson. Wilson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence. In 1789,Continue Reading 220th Anniversary of James Wilson’s Death

Banner Exhibit Opening: 35th Anniversary of Rose Buddies

Museum of the Albemarle 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC, United States

The Museum of the Albemarle will open a banner exhibition on August 31st, 2018 celebrating 35th years of the Rose Buddies.

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“Queen Ann’s Revenge”

Historic Edenton State Historic Site 108 N Broad St, Edenton, NC, United States

  Saturday, September 1-29, 2018 "Queen Ann's Revenge" In Celebration of Chowan County's 350th Anniversary, Historic Edenton State Historic Site will host NC Cultural and Natural Resources Traveling Exhibit of "Queen Ann's Revenge" in the Visitor Center This exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on display through September 2018 9Continue Reading “Queen Ann’s Revenge”