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2008 Beaufort Historic Site Event Calendar
Art Gallery Opening Reception
May 10th
3 to 5pm
An
opening reception for the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery
May featured artist, Dee Knott, will take place
Saturday, May 10th from 3- 5pm. Guests will
view Dee’s nationally acclaimed breathtaking watercolors
and enjoy light hors d’ oeuvres and wine.
Spring Show: Carteret
County Arts & Crafts Coalition May 24 to
25
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
Old Homes Tour Kick-Off Party
May 29th
5:30 - 7:30pm
Don't Miss out on this party that will
honor the home and garden owners that are participating
in the 48th Annual Old Homes and Garden Tour.
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beer at the Duncan
House, 105 Front Street. Tickets: $30 per person
Art
Gallery Opening Reception
June 21st
5:00 – 7:00pm
An opening reception for the Mattie King
Davis Art Gallery June and July featured artist, Tracey
Huley, will take place Saturday, June 21st
from 5- 7pm. Guests will view Tracey’s watercolor and
oils and enjoy light hors d’ oeuvres and wine.
June 26
Carteret Chorale Concert
8:00 pm
The
opening activity of the 48th Homes & Gardens
Tour will be a free concert by the award-winning
Carteret Chorale on Thursday evening, June 26, at 8:00
p.m. Under the direction of Laurence Stith, the Carteret
Chorale will perform selections from top Broadway show
tunes at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Ann Street. The
concert will also include a special ceremony for the OHT
Honorary Chairs, Elmo & Martha Barnes. A free reception
will follow.
Beaufort Old Homes and
Gardens Tour June 27 to 28
10 am to 5 pm
This
48th annual walking tour of private historic
homes, gardens, churches and meeting halls is the last
full weekend in 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 highlights.
Antiques Show & Sale
June 27, 28 and 29
Times vary
Held
in conjunction with the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens
Tour in June at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in
Morehead City, featuring over 40 booths of antiques and
collectibles as well as a gourmet Tea Room.
June 29
Sunshine Band / Double Decker Bus Party
The Carteret Community
Band will perform a variety of music genres on the BHA
grounds Sunday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. The Band, directed
by Dr. Art Klose, known locally as the Sunshine Band is
a favorite event of Homes Tour goers who may bring their
own chairs, blankets or even a picnic supper to enjoy.
In addition to the free concert, the BHA will celebrate
its double-decker bus with catered food and beverage for
a nominal fee.
Membership Meeting / Volunteer Picnic
September 23 6:00 pm
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 which
includes the election of new Board of Governors
members.
Fall Fundraising Party
October 18th
6:30 pm
Gala
fundraising party held in a beautiful Beaufort home
featuring the works of a selected artist. Artwork is
available for purchase. Admission charge.
For more
information on any of these events, please call Patricia
Suggs, Executive Director at (252) 728-5225 or (800)
575-7483.
All
events subject to change. Please call to confirm dates,
times and fees.
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