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2010 Event Calendar
The Beaufort Historical
Associations 50th Anniversary!
February
February 7
2
- 4 pm Free
Valentine Membership Party
In an
effort to increase membership, the BHA opens the
buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site for current and
prospective members to explore, which allows them to see
how the BHA uses membership dollars to preserve and
promote the rich cultural heritage of Beaufort and
Carteret County.
March
March 10 & 11
Free
Volunteer Orientation
A
two-day informative orientation for those interested in
volunteering at the Beaufort Historic Site. Anyone
interested in historic preservation and research,
student educational programs, driving a double-decker
bus, leading tours, retail sales in the Gift Shop or
helping with the many committees that are the backbone
of the Association are welcome to attend.
April
April 10
11
am
Free
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Children ages seven and younger are welcome to join the
fun. Prizes, refreshments and lots of eggs - it's
all free - just bring a basket!
April 17
9 am
- 4 pm
Free
Publick Day
An
old-fashioned flea market on the Beaufort Historic Site
with vendors selling antiques and collectibles, art,
crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and much more.
Vendor Information in available for this fun spring
event.
For an
application to become part of the 2010 Publick Day,
e-mail
Brooke Maharg.
April 21 - 25
6th
Annual Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend
Great
wine plus the food of coastal Carolina's finest
restaurants are a perfect pairing. Visit the
quaint seaport town of Beaufort in grand style while
attending tastings, seminars, dinners, wine and cheese
pairings and much more. Each year this event gets
better and better, confirming the increasing
appreciation of fine wines in North Carolina and around
the country. A not-to-be-missed culinary
experience. For more information, visit the
Beaufort
Wine and Food website.
May
May
22 - 23
Free
Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Spring Show
Juried
sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three
weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic
Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and
at another venue for a three-week show between
Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion
to browse and buy the works of coastal artists and
craftsmen.
June
June
25 - 26
10
am - 5 pm
$16
in advance, $20 the day of
50th
Annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour
This
50th annual walking tour of private historic homes,
gardens, churches and meeting halls is the last full
weekend of June. Private homes, Beaufort Historic
Site buildings, the Old Burying Ground, narrated bus
tours of the historic district, music concerts and an
antique car show are all highlights of this signature
event.
June
25 - 27
$5 in advance, $7 the day of
Antiques Show and Sale
Held in
conjunction with the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens
Tour, this event features more than 40 booths of
antiques and collectibles, as well as a gourmet Tea Room
at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.
July
July
3 - 4
Free
Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Show
Juried
sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three
weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic
Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and
at another venue for a three-week show between
Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion
to browse and buy the works of coastal artists and
craftsmen.
July
10
7 -
11 pm
$100
per person
Beaufort Historical Association Summer Party
Come
celebrate Beaufort Summers and the BHA's 50th
Anniversary with a fabulous summer party at the Beaufort
Historic Site. Wonderful food, open bar, live
music, live and silent auction with the proceeds
benefiting the Beaufort Historical Association.
September
September 4 - 5
Free
Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Fall Show
Juried
sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three
weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic
Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and
at another venue for a three-week show between
Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion
to browse and buy the works of coastal artists and
craftsmen.
September 24
6 pm
Free
Membership Meeting / Volunteer
Picnic
Semi-Annual Membership Meeting plus
a picnic with all the trimmings to honor all those who
volunteer for the Beaufort Historical Association and
its many events and activities. There will be a
very brief business meeting, which includes the election
of new Board of Governors members.
October
2010
dates TBA
Harvest Time
Demonstrations of Beaufort family life in the 1700s and
1800s will be featured in this Living History program
designed specifically for fourth grade classes.
Children learn through hands-on activities about open
hearth cooking, candle dipping, apple pressing, butter
churning, spinning, weaving and food preservation
techniques demonstrated by volunteers in period dress.
October 23
6:30
pm
$75
per person
Fall
Fundraising Party
Gala
fundraising party held in a beautiful Beaufort home
featuring the works of a selected artist. Artwork
is available for purchase.
November
2010
dates TBA
Kindergarten Thanksgiving
Similar
to our Harvest Time, Kindergarten Thanksgiving is open
for kindergarten classes. Children will visit the quaint
Leffers Cottage to learn from Mr. Leffers and his family
how they prepared for the winter months. Students
will see open hearth cooking, butter churning, weaving
and spinning and will have a lively conversation with
Mr. Leffers himself!
November 20
9 am
- 3 pm
Free
Jumble Sale
The
Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market
with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved
treasures, antiques, clothing, food and much more. No
admission fee. Vendor information is available.
For an application
to become part of the 2010
Jumble Sale as a vendor, e-mail
Brooke Maharg
November 21
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
$18
in advance, $20 the day of
A
traditional turkey dinner is provided by some of the
area’s finest restaurants. Served at the Beaufort
Historic Site, dinners are available for take-out or to
enjoy under our tent.
December
December 11
2 -
4:30 pm
Free
Coastal Carolina Christmas Walk
The
Christmas Walk features tours of the Beaufort
Historic Site buildings decorated in period fashion for
Christmas. A special narrated holiday bus tour through
the Historic District is available aboard the vintage
British double-decker bus. Period seasonal music can be
heard throughout the Historic Site. No admission charge
for Christmas Walk, fee for bus tour.
December 11
5 -
7 pm
$12
per person
Christmas Candlelight Tour
Another way to get ready for the holidays this year is
to visit beautiful Beaufort homes all "dressed up" for
the season. See truly lovely decorations amid
twinkling candlelight as you walk the festive streets of
this quaint town and visit the inviting homes.
Don't miss it!
All events are subject to change. Please call the
Beaufort Historical Association at 252.728.5225 or
1.800.575.7483 to confirm dates, times and fees.
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