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Friday, April 12, 2024: Halifax Day
All Day Events | Halifax Historic District |
10:00 am-4:00 pm | The historic buildings in the Halifax Historic District will be open for self-touring. View the new Life and Times of W.R. Davie exhibit at the Davie House. Living-History, including hearth cooking & blacksmithing at Bradford-Denton House. John Bradford, delegate to the 4th Provincial Congress, will be there. Tours of the Royal White-Hart Masonic Lodge. Tours, & Displays on Genealogy/Cemetery History, & Historic Preservation: Edward Cheek House Museum Self-guided tours of the Underground Railroad Trail. Restaurants and Shops in business district open throughout the day. The Hen & The Hog Restaurant - 11:30 am-10:00 pm, Two Doors Down - 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bass House & Halifax Studios - 10:00 am-5:00 pm |
Open Houses | Churches & Town of Halifax |
10:00 am-4:00 pm | Church of the Immaculate Conception, 146 King Street, Halifax Halifax United Methodist Church, 148 King Street, Halifax Halifax Baptist Church, 131 W, Prussia Street, Halifax First Baptist Church, ST. David Street, Halifax & church history display |
Food Vendors:
| David Peebles, Multicultural East at First Baptist Church Miranda Bishop, Lavette Tasty Treats at Edward Cheek House Museum
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| Halifax Historic District |
10:30 am | Wreath Laying at Colonial Courthouse Site – Sons of the American Revolution |
11:30 am | Colonial Music-Tryon Palace Fifes and Drums for School Groups |
11:45 am | Artillery Demonstration for School Groups |
2:00 pm | Halifax Resolves Day Ceremony with Kickoff by Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps |
3:00 pm | Reception at Bradford-Denton House |
3:00-5:00 pm | Tours of Historic Buildings
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| Town of Halifax – King Street |
6:00-9:00 pm | Free Concert: The Chatham Rabbits in front of Historic Courthouse (King St.) Sponsored by the Town of Halifax, concludes with a laser light show. |
| Weldon Mills Theatre |
7:00-10:00 pm | Ticketed Event: Birthplace of America's Independence Kickoff Celebration |
Saturday, April 13, 2024: Prelude to Revolution
All Day Events | Halifax Historic District |
10:00 am-4:00 pm | Historic Site Buildings, the Continental Army Camp, Market Square, and vendors on King Street will be open throughout the day. View the new Life and Times of W.R. Davie exhibit at the Davie House. Living-History, including hearth cooking & blacksmithing at Bradford-Denton House. John Bradford, delegate to the 4th Provincial Congress, will be there. Tours of the Royal White-Hart Masonic Lodge. Tours, & Displays on Genealogy/Cemetery History, & Historic Preservation: Edward Cheek House Museum. Self-guided tours of the Underground Railroad Trail. Restaurants and Shops in business district open throughout the day. The Hen & The Hog Restaurant - 11:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch service) 5:00-9:00 pm (dinner service), Two Doors Down - 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bass House & Halifax Studios - Noon-5:00 pm.
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Open Houses | Churches & Town of Halifax |
10:00 am-4:00 pm | Church of the Immaculate Conception, 146 King Street, Halifax Halifax United Methodist Church, 148 King Street, Halifax Halifax Baptist Church, 131 W, Prussia Street, Halifax First Baptist Church, St. David Street, Halifax & church history exhibit St Mark's Episcopal, 204 King Street, Halifax |
Food Vendors:
| David Peebles, Multicultural East at First Baptist Church Miranda Bishop, Lavette Tasty Treats at Edward Cheek House Museum
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| Halifax Historic District |
10:00 am | Ceremony at Magazine Spring led by the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe |
10:45 am | Arrival of Troops, led by Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps – King Street |
11:00 am | Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery |
11:00 am | African American & Indigenous Patriots of the Revolutionary War in NC at First Baptist Church on St. David Street by Kevin Graham, Tyrone Goodwyn, and Luke Alexander, who discuss their search and discoveries. |
11:30 am-3:30 pm | Living History Vignettes – featuring Historical Figures from Halifax's Past
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1:00 pm-3:00 pm | Meet Piety, a Halifax Freedom Seeker at the Owens House – Front Porch |
1:30 pm | Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery |
1:45 pm | Presentation at the Speaker's Tent - Courthouse Research/Discovery, Dr. David Cranford |
2:30 pm | Presentation at the Speaker's Tent - The Halifax Resolves, Larry Armstrong |
3:30 pm | Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery |
4:00 pm | Evening Prayer Service – Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church (King St.) – All are welcome |
Sunday, April 14, 2024: Prelude to Revolution
All Day Events | Halifax Historic District | ||
11:00 am-4:00 pm | Historic Site Buildings, the Continental Army Camp, Market Square, and vendors on King Street. View the new Life and Times of W.R. Davie exhibit at the Davie House. Living-History, including hearth cooking & blacksmithing at Bradford-Denton House. John Bradford, delegate to the 4th Provincial Congress, will be there. Tours, & Displays on Genealogy/Cemetery History, & Historic Preservation: Edward Cheek House Museum. Self-guided tours of the Underground Railroad Trail. Restaurants and Shops in business district open throughout the day. Two Doors Down - 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bass House & Halifax Studios - Noon-5:00 pm.
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10:30 am | 18th Century Church Service at Free Church Site near graveyard | ||
1:15 pm | Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery | ||
1:30 pm | Presentation at the Speaker’s Tent – Black Patriots of Halifax, Frank McMahon | ||
2:00-3:30 pm | Living History Vignettes – Historical Figures from Halifax's Past
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2:30 pm | Presentation at the Speaker's Tent - The Halifax Resolves, Larry Armstrong | ||
3:30 pm | Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery |