October 2004 The Shoreline Page 11
History Place Museum
A Must See Attraction
The History Piace -
October Events
By Bob Ruggiero
A unique gem located at 11"' and Arendell
Street in Morehead City is The History Place
museum. This outstanding exhibit is one of
the highlights of the Crystal Coast in Carteret
County.
The Carteret County Historical Society
purchased the building site, formally housing
a Helig-Myers store, and after extensive reno
vations the museum was relocated into its
present location in November, 2001. The
facility houses a museum gallery, a research
library, classroom., auditorium and museum
store. There is a tea room and tea shop on site.
The museum also houses an extensive collec
tion of period furniture and clothing, textiles,
glassware and art works.
A tour through the Jack Spencer Goodwin
Research Library reveals a large collection of
publications and an extensive picture file
documenting the history of Carteret County.
The genealogy materials and the Civil War
collection are especially outstanding.
The Carteret County Historical Society
has been blessed with the generosity of mem
bers of the community. Funding to relocate
the museum was possible because of the
many people who stepped forward and con
tributed the necessary monies to purchase the
building, two tower clocks, the outside sign,
and installation of the museum gardens and
landscaping. The museum is especially proud
of the “Wall of Honor” holding over 600
personalized bricks in the foyer.
Visitors to the museum can walk through
the exhibits and pay a visit to the general
store, an early school room, a Victorian par
lor, and an early doctor’s office. The collec
tion of items on display include an antique
wheelchair, wind-up Victrola, her trunk and
the carriage that well known Confederate
spy, Emeline Pigott, was riding in when she
was arrested in 1865.
The Carteret County Historical Society
was founded in 1971 and the museum was
established in 1985. It employs only one full
time staff member and uses over 100 volun
teers to run the day to day operations. Cindi
Hamilton, the General Manager, was kind
enough to give a tour of the many exhibits and
artifacts located in this interesting museum.
The number of visitors has increased since
the relocation and now tops 22,000. Cindi
commented, “This building houses much of
the historical and cultural past of our county. ‘
Young and old will thoroughly enjoy a visit
to our museum.” Hours of operation are T ues-
day through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Admission is FREE.
The Society is very involved in commu
nity awareness and community events. Par
ticipation in local events include the
Blackbeard Festival, the Seafood Festival
and the Festival of Trees. With the tourist
season winding down, now would be a good
time to get acquainted with the many facets of
the history of our county.
Moores Creek National Battlefield - On
Thursday, October 14, the History Place is
hosting a tour to the Moores Creek National
Battlefield outside of Wilmington. This is the
site of the first battle of the Revolutionary
War in North Carolina between the Loyalists
and the Patriots. This battle greatly influ
enced North Carolina to be the first colony to
vote for independence. We will walk to the
bridge where the battle was fought.
The bus will leave the History Place at 9
a.m. and the cost for the trip, guided tour and
lunch is $24 per person. For reservations or
more information call the History Place at
252-247-7533, ext. 101.
Theatrical Plav - “Life of the Eagle” - On
Sunday, October 10, at 3 p.m., the History
Place will host well-known local actors, Ri
chard and Carolyn Evans, who will perform
a reading and scene from Richard’s antici
pated book, “Life of the Eagle.”
“Life of the Eagle” is a magical and mysti
cal account of an ageless wanderer and ad
venturer. Richard’s book will also be avail
able to purchase.
Wine, punch and hors d’ouevres will be
served. Tickets are $7 per person. For reser
vations or more information, call the History
Place at 252-247-7533, ext. 106.
Lunch With Rodnev - Local historian and
story-teller, Rodney Kemp, continues his
lunch series at the History Place. Upcoming
topics include: Friday, Oct. 8 - Carteret
County, N.C. and Long Island, N.Y. Com
parison. Friday, Oct. 22 - Graham Academy
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Tickets are $8 for lunch and only $3 with
out lunch. Reservations need to be made
before Wednesday prior to each lecture by
calling 252-247-7533, ext. 106.
October Meeting - On Tuesday, October 5,
at 12 noon, Cheryl and Bruce Roberts will
give a presentation and book signing on their
latest book, “North Carolina Lighthouses - A
Tribute of History and Hope” at the History
Place.” The public is invited and lunch is
provided for $7 per person or people may
attend the lecture free without lunch. Reser
vations may be made by calling
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