[EXPIRED] Upcoming Highlights for Edenton’s 300th Annivesary Celebration
We have already published several articles about the exciting summer of events which will be taking place at SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Edenton, NC, as part of their 300th Anniversary celebration this year. Wow, looking at the calendar of events below, ALL Tar Heel cruisers should give their most serious consideration to pointing their bows west on Albemarle Sound to visit this very historic community!
July 04 300th Anniversary Celebration of the Annual 4th of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence with the Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 am, 1767 Chowan County Courthouse Green; 252-482-2637
July 04 300th Anniversary Celebration of the 34th Annual Celebration in Colonial Park at 4 pm with entertainment, food, crafts and a wonderful fireworks display at dusk ‘“ Optimist Club ‘“ 252-482-2323
July 13 2nd Saturdays ‘“ A family event with children’s activities, artists selling their creations, music and history, Historic Edenton State Historic Site, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
July 13-14 300th Celebration Edenton Bay Challenge Sailing Regatta, Colonial Park, EYC, 252-312-9042; http://www.eyc.org
August 01 ‘“ 31 Beat the Heat ‘“ Colonial Coping Strategies with Guided Tours of the Iredell House with emphasis on these methods ‘“ Historic Edenton State Historic Site, Fee, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
August 07 National Lighthouse Day began in 1889 ‘“ come and visit the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse in Colonial Park during the 300th Anniversary Year, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
August 08 Antique Farm Expo, American Legion Fairgrounds, 10 am ‘“ 4 pm, 252-482-4057; http://www.chowanfair.com
August 09 11th Annual Shrimp by the Bay in Celebration of the 300th Anniversary at Wharf Landing ‘“ 6 ‘“ 9 pm ‘“ tickets $30 Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce – 252-482-3400
August 10 2nd Saturdays ‘“ A family event with children’s activities, artists selling their creations, music and history, 10 am ‘“ 2 pm, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
September 13 `Taste of Edenton’ 6 ‘“ 8 pm, step back in time and enjoy foods reminiscent of the 300th on the Barker House Lawn on the waterfront, 252-482-7800, http://www.edentonhistoricalcommission.org
September 16-20 Constitution Week, celebrate the 226th anniversary during the 300th of the signing of the US Constitution. Exhibit, Tours emphasizing Edenton residents who were a part of this historic event, fee for tours, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
September 24’“28 66th Annual Chowan County Regional Fair, Celebrating 300 Years with Amusement Rides, entertainment, exhibits, and great food, American Legion Fairgrounds, 252-482-4057; http://www.chowanfair.com
October 01 ‘“ 31 Historic Edenton State Historic Site offers hands-on experiences for 4th grade students with games, chores and domestic skills of the Colonial Era with an opportunity to make and take home their own handiwork, supply fee, reservations required, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
October 05 300th Anniversary Wings Over Edenton, Northeast Regional Airport, Soundside Road, 10 am ‘“ 4 pm, Harry Davis; 252-482-4664
October 05 Peanut Sailboat Regatta Celebrating 300 Years, Edenton Yacht Club, 252-312-9042; http://www.eyc.org
October 12 Annual Peanut 5k-Run or walk through the beautiful surroundings of Edenton Bay and Hayes Plantation, registration 8 am, Queen Anne Park, 252-482-8595
October 19 4th Annual ASSA Match Racing Championship Celebrating the 300th @ Colonial Park, 9 am sailboat races being, sponsored by the Edenton Yacht Club, 252-312-9042; http://www.eycnc.org
October 25-26 Edenton 300th Symposium, Play Penelope, by Carolyn Pasternant on Friday evening and a Symposium on the role of women in Colonial, pre-Revolutionary political life will be explored 10 am ‘“ 4 pm, Sally Frances Kehayes; 252-339-1321
October 31 Safe Trick or Treating with Destination Downtown Edenton, South Broad Street, 5:30 pm, 252-562-2740
November 01-30 Walking Tours during the 300th Anniversary featuring Edenton’s diverse architectural styles each Wednesday, fee charged, 252-482-2637; http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
November 02 Open Fishing Tournament at Bayside Marina and Grill, 6 am until, 252-482-5343
November 22-23 Rocky Hock Opry Christmas Show Celebrating 300th Anniversary, Swain Auditorium, 200 E. Church Street; 7:30 pm; 252-340-3438
December 01 The Albemarle Chorale Annual Christmas Concert, Edenton United Methodist Church, 4 pm, 252-426-5891
December 06 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Destination Downtown, Kick off the joyous season with goodies, train rides and of course the lighting of the Town Tree with Santa, South Broad Street at 5:30 pm, 252-562-2740; http://www.mainstreetedenton.com
December 13-14 32nd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour in Historic Edenton will bring the 300th Celebration Year of Festivities to a close with appropriate and exciting activities heralding the next 300 years, including making the holidays extra special by stepping inside some of the most beautifully decorated homes in Historic Edenton from 4 ‘“ 8 pm, Headquarters: The Barker House on the waterfront, Edenton Historical Commission, 252-482-7800; http://www.ehcnc.org
Other Weekend Events:
Holiday Repast at the Barker House, 1- until with special eggnog and refreshments; 252-482-7800
Annual Groaning Board at the Iredell House, 1- 5 pm, so many treats the table ‘˜groans’ and entertainment; 252-482-2637
Annual Wassail Bowl at the Cupola House, 1 ‘“ 5 pm, treats surrounded by period decorations; 252-482-2637
Confection Perfection at the Chowan Arts Council 1 – 5 pm, sweet treats in a holiday setting; 252-482-8005
Confederate Edenton Bell Battery Confederate Unit Living History program portraying the Edenton Bell Battery, 1767 Chowan County Courthouse Green 1-5 pm, Free and Public invited; Historic Edenton State Historic Site; 252-482-2637
December 13 Caroling in the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, 6 pm; 252-482-2637
December 14 Edenton-Chowan Christmas Parade, Floats, Boats, Horses, Marching Bands & holiday fun, 11 am, Broad Street; 252-482-3400
December 16 Period Holiday Decorations Workshop, Reservations required, Historic Edenton State Historic Site; 252-482-2637
*Please note that events are subject to change, updated on http://www.visitedenton.com
Nancy Nicholls
Chowan County TDA
http://www.visitedenton.com
252-482-0300
800-775-0111
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