Black History Month at Poplar Grove
During the month of February, Executive Tours are available for those interested in discovering more about the history of the Gullah Geechee culture that transcended enslavement, including the various roles, skills and talents in the management and production of peanuts here at Poplar Grove. Advanced booking required. Contact Caroline Lewis, Executive Director, at caroline@poplargrove.org for more information.February 3 - February 28
2024 Moores Creek Annivesary
Celebrate the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge at this Revolutionary War National Battlefield. North Carolina was "First in Freedom" for a reason! Visit Moores Creek National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for more information. The year 2026 will mark the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but first there was Moores Creek February 24th, 1776 ...February 24
2024 NC Rice Festival
Education through Celebration, the NC Rice Festival of Brunswick County presents a weekend of History & Cultural Presentations | Tours & Demonstrations | Live Entertainment | Family Fun | Children’s Stage | Gullah Geechee Food Vendors | Arts & Crafts | 10 am - 6 pm (Free & Open to the Public)
Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson Historic Site | 8884 St. Philip's Road SE, Winnabow NC 28479 (off NC-133, north of Southport/Sunny Point)
March 1 - March 2
Herb & Garden Fair
Spring shopping at its best! The grounds at Poplar Grove will be full of vendors selling annuals, perennials, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, container gardens and other types of plant material. Saturday 9-5 PM and Sunday 10-4 PM. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 & under free. All proceeds benefit our conservation efforts.April 6 - April 7
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. May 23
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. June 6 - May 6
NC Blueberry Festival
Oh, blueberries! Join Pender County in presenting "Burgaw to the world in its finest shade of blue." The town of Burgaw hosts the 21st Annual Blueberry Festival on the weekend of June 14th. There will be a BBQ Cookoff, a car & truck show, street fair, activities for the kids, and of course, blueberries! For more event information, visit www.ncblueberryfestival.com/eventsJune 14 - June 15
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. June 21
The 1865 Society of Pender County Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate the 2nd annual Juneteenth event at the Pender County Courthouse Square in Burgaw, NC, starting at 10 AM! The 1865 Society was recently established in Pender County, NC, in the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Poplar Grove Foundation Inc. is honored to share in promoting the Society's Unity within the Community. "In the tapestry of our shared history, the threads of Black heritage weave a story of strength, creativity, and triumph." Visit the1865societyofpendercounty.com for more information.June 22
Ocean City Jazz Festival
Mark your calendars for the first weekend of July for the return of the Ocean City Jazz Festival at North Topsail Beach!July 6 - July 7
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. July 21
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. August 4
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. August 19
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. September 2
Paranormal Ghost Tour
Join us on the full or new moon for a paranormal tour to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Discover who these phantoms are, and why they’re still here. We will share a little history with you, provide a Scroll of the Dead, and permit you to focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 per person, plus taxes and fees. Advanced reservation required. Please email caroline@poplargrove.org to reserve your date – Subject Line: PARANORMAL GHOST TOUR. September 17
Ocean Fest 2024
Celebrating to protect our oceans, this FREE two-day event features a live music festival, vintage surf contest, a 5K beach run, two large beer gardens, local arts, and food vendors on beautiful Topsail Island in Surf City. And better yet, learn how to take care of our environment for the benefit of our families, communities, and sea life.September 20 - September 21
NC Coastal Land Trust Annual Celebration
Join the NC Coastal Land Trust for a celebration of coastal conservation on the beautiful grounds of Poplar Grove in Scotts Hill. Enjoy an engaging evening of great food, live music, exciting conservation updates, and educational activities. Guest will be able to view the manor house and have a bird's eye view of the newest Mungo Home development, 65-acres of what once part of Abbey Nature Preserve. RSVP at https://coastallandtrust.org/celebrate/. This is event is now FULL; however, the grounds will be open to the public.September 21
Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan – Community Engagement Meeting
Pender County is rewriting the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and wants to know your opinion on what is and is not important for the future of the county. Meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the barn behind the manor house at Poplar Grove. You will also have an opportunity to view the new Mungo Home development comprising 65 acres of a section of the former Abbey Nature Preserve. Come express your concerns and learn how to help save Pender County's last remaining green spaces. For more information, visit https://www.pendercountync.gov/537/Imagine-Pender-2050-Comprehensive-Plan for more information.September 25
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 4
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 11
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 18
Autumn With Topsail
This 3-day festival - held on the grounds of the Historical Society of Topsail Island and the Assembly Building which houses the Missiles & More Museum in Topsail Beach, NC - includes a juried Artists & Crafts Court, live music, a variety of amazing food, a beer and wine tent, a silent auction, and a bouncy house area for children.October 18 - October 20
GooseBumps in the Grove
Bring the kids for a little Halloween weekend fun! This daytime event includes trick or treating for the goblins, princesses, superheroes, and barnyard friends, so bring out the family for vendors, food trucks, carnival games, adult libations, and a daytime haunted manor house for an add'l fee. $5.00 admission, for kids of all ages, 2+ and up.October 26 - October 27
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours. The Manor House and grounds are haunted by 5 generations of the Foy Family Household. Come find out why! Advanced reservations required. Tours of the Manor House on the hour @ 6 pm & 8 pm.October 31
Fire & Ice Light Festival
Opening Weekend - $10 Admission on Friday & Saturday from 5-10 PM. Sunday 5-9 PM & kids 1/2 price! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!November 29 - December 1
Fire & Ice Light Festival
$10 Admission. Kids 1/2 price Sunday! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!December 5 - December 8
Fire & Ice Light Festival
$10 Admission. Kids 1/2 price Sunday! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!December 12 - December 15
Fire & Ice Light Festival
Last Weekend! $10 Admission. Kids 1/2 price Sunday! Stroll the grounds of Poplar Grove this holiday season - camp fires to roast marshmallows, visits with Santa Thursday-Saturday, a juried gift show, USO letter writing station, food trucks, libations, live music, and lights, lights, lights. Bring the entire family!December 19 - December 22