Throughout March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, agencies within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will showcase the remarkable contributions of North Carolina women through special programs and exhibits.
Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout March, 10-11 a.m., Women of Somerset Place Tour — Learn about some of the remarkable women who lived and worked at Somerset Place. The 60-minute special tour will focus on the contributions that enslaved and free women made to the development, maintenance, and infrastructure of Somerset Place. The tour will be offered to commemorate Women’s History Month. Guided tour fees of $2 for adults $1 for children are applicable. Group reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum: Dr. Brown and Women's Suffrage Tours — Take a tour of Canary Cottage and learn about Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown and the fight towards equal and women's right to vote. These tours are offered on Saturdays in March. Registration for this event can be found at the link here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-brown-and-the-womens-suffrage-movement-tickets-1249327294569?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp). Registration is not a purchase of tickets. Tickets must be purchased in person on the day of the tour at the visitor center. Ticket prices are $2/adult (13-64 years), $1/adult (65+), and $1/child (12 and under).
March 7, 6-8:30 p.m., CSS Neuse Museum: Female Spy Dinner Theater — Experience the captivating story of Rose O'Neal Greenhow, brought to life by Emily Lapisardi. This remarkable tale of a Confederate female spy promises to enthrall and engage. Dinner and dessert will precede the presentation. This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $35 per person. The deadline to register is Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. Limited to 100 guests. Ticket link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/53t36wd/lp/89be23c6-4d63-423b-9c47-266338e53a59. For more information, please email cssneusegba@gmail.com or call 252-526-9600, ext. 222. This event is hosted by the Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum.
March 8, 8 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art Film & Lecture: "Song for Imogene" is a film from female-founded and run North Carolina production company, Honey Head Films. The showing will include an artist talk with the director/writer and lead actress. Tickets $10, $5 for Members.
March 13, noon-1 p.m., State Archives: History for Lunch, “Where Did All the Midwives Go?: Statistical Authority in the Regulation of Midwifery in North Carolina, 1900-1940.” — Register in advance for online participation at https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ag8T1464Q9igwmEL2k69vg#/registration For more information, contact Adrienne Berney, adrienne.berney@dncr.nc.gov; 919-814-6863.
March 19, Noon-1 p.m., Museum of the Albemarle History for Lunch: Harriet Jacobs, A Woman of Conscience — Amanda Irvin, program coordinator at Historic Edenton State Historic Site, will tell the tragic and inspiring tale of Harriet Jacobs, a woman forced to work in the household of an abusive enslaver. After years of threats to herself and her children, Jacobs self-emaciated and hid in the roof space of her grandmother’s house for nearly seven years before her chance to escape via the Maritime Underground Railroad. Discover the story of a woman determined to fight for herself, her children, and later, for others. For additional information, contact Lori Meads at lori.meads@dncr.nc.gov.
March 21, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort: N.C. Whales and Whaling Symposium — The history, biology, conservation, and pedagogy of whales and whaling specific to North Carolina will be covered during the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s annual Whales and Whaling Symposium. This year’s symposium, which features an all-female lineup of speakers, will be held at Fort Macon State Park. The program is free. However, pre-registration required due to limited seating; you must register for each program that you plan on attending individually. Register online at ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com or by calling 252-504-7758.
March 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport: Deep Dive Into History: “Stitching the 18th Century” — Join museum educators as they focus on the role and creation of clothing in the 18th century: how it defined your status, gender, and even occupation. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with a mantua maker (a female-only occupation) as she drafts a gown in a day. There will be a variety of clothing on display for visitors to touch and try on during the drop-in program. It is part of the museum’s Deep Dive series, a program designed to give visitors a deeper understanding of our shared past through costumed interpretation. Each Deep Dive will delve into a specific theme in Lower Cape Fear and maritime history.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesThe N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.
The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.
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