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Upcoming Events

18
Apr
Apr 18, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

Two Lights for Tomorrow
23
Apr
Apr 23, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

History for Lunch: Bringing a Plank House Back to Life!
26
Apr
Apr 26, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

History in Your Pocket: A Coin Workshop for Kids
1
May
May 1, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans
7
May
May 7, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

History for Lunch: Seth E. Perry and the 119th Infantry Regiment in World War I
8
May
May 8, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

Tot Time: Lighting Up the Coast
8
May
May 8, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

An Evening of Music with Lucky 757
21
May
May 21, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

History for Lunch: Independent Sea Coast Companies
12
Jun
Jun 12, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

Junior Docent Workshop
14
Jun
Jun 14, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

Take It, Make It: Juneteenth

2
Jul
Jul 2, 2025
— Elizabeth City, NC

History for Lunch: The Hard Luck Career of the CSS Neuse

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Free Admission; Donations appreciated.

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  • Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

501 South Water Street  
Elizabeth City, NC 27909  
(252) 335-1453  
moa@dncr.nc.gov

 

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