Events Archive

Events

Black History Month at Poplar Grove

Laundry Hanging & Hog Killing Time, Smoke House, 1934 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

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

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

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October 11

October Paranormal Tours

halloween witch 19thOctober 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

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

victorianOctober 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