Publick Day
On Saturday April 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the grounds of the Beaufort His
toric Site will become an old-fashioned marketplace. It’s Publick Day in Beaufort,
which kicks off the summer season for the Beaufort Historical Association.
As in years past, the grounds of the historic site, 100 Block Turner Street, will
recreate “Publick Times,” when colonial merchants set up shop outside during
court sessions. Vendors will be selling antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood
crafts, furniture, hand-made jewelry, baskets, pottery and much more.
Be sure to go in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, Carteret County’s oldest art
gallery, to see the beautiful artwork by Beaufort Wine & Food’s featured artist Trisha
Adams. Her contemporary impressionist work will be in the Gallery through April and
May The exhibit includes her painting, “Waterfront Wine,” which will be the 7“ An
nual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend limited edition poster. This original painting will
be available as an auction item at the Beaufort Wine and Food Celebrity G^a on April
30. Images from this painting will be used for all the advertising and brochures for the
weekend. The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fashioned after Wilhamsburg of the 1700’s when the General Court was in ses
sion, Publick Day then gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to
town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Just
as it was years ago, today’s visitors will also be treated to shopping and food.
Vendor space is still available for Publick Day. Apphcations are being accepted
to rent a lO’xlO’ space for $25 for BHA members and $40 for non-members. Space
allotted is first-come, first serve, rain or shine and non-refundable. Vendors must
supply their own tables and tent if needed.
All proceeds from Publick Day go towards the ongoing restoration efforts and
educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. For more information
On Publick Day, please call 728-5225 or (800) 575-7483 or visit www.beauforthis-
toricsite.org.
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