Black History Month at Poplar Grove
During the month of February, school groups and private tours are available for those interested in discovering more about the history of the Foy household slaves, including their various roles and more interestingly where their skills and talents intersected with Gullah Geechee traditions. Advanced booking required. Contact Felicia Greene at 910.686.9518 x106.February 1 - March 1
Saturday Tours 2019
Poplar Grove will reopen to the public on Saturday, January 5, 2018 under low-season hours of operation. During the months of January and February, we are open only on Saturdays for guided tours of the Manor House beginning at 9:30 a.m. The last tour of the day is at 2:30 p.m. Please give yourself plenty of time to visit the exhibits, artist studios and outbuildings prior to the last tour. Poplar Grove closes at 3:30 p.m. during low-season hours of operation.January 5 - February 23
Open for Daily Tours
Poplar Grove will be open to the public Monday through Saturday for daily tours under mid-season hours of operation. Tours begin at 9:30 a.m. The last tour of the day is at 2:30 p.m., so please arrive in plenty of time to explore the exhibits, artist studios, and outbuildings. Poplar Grove closes at 3:30 p.m.March 2 - May 31
Farmers’ Market Opening Day
The 2018 market season opens on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Market hours are from 8:00AM to 1:00PM, and operates every Wednesday through September. The grounds of Poplar Grove will be open to the public. Come check out the Blacksmith Shop and visit our Basket Gallery, or visit the stables for a small fee. Bring the whole family and a few friends too!April 17
Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Food Truck Derby
Join us on Saturday, May 4, from 3-8 pm to raise money for The Stables’ Equine Foster Program and to celebrate the majesty and thrill of the Kentucky Derby. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Folkstone Stringband will be playing, the race will be televised, and ladies, wear your hats - the bigger, the better! Food Trucks on site as well as a Beer & Wine Garden & signature Mint Juleps. No coolers, but do bring your blankets and chairs.May 4
Full Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the full moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.June 3
New Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the new moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.June 17
Full Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the full moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.July 2
Ocean City Jazz Festival
The 10th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival is a vehicle to promote and celebrate the history of the Ocean City Community and features nationally recognized jazz artists making it a perfect venue and destination for the summer. The Ocean City community, a historical site on the Jacksonville-Onslow County African-American Trail was founded in 1949. The community was the only place African-Americans could purchase coastal property in North Carolina at the time. In 2009, to celebrate its 60th anniversary, a Fayetteville, NC jazz saxophonist and his accompanists provided entertainment on the porch of the Community Center. Visit http://www.oceancityjazzfest.com/ for more information!July 4 - July 7
New Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the new moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.July 16
Food Truck Round-Up
Join us on the front lawn on Saturday, July 20, from 4-8 pm to raise money for The Stables’ Equine Rescue Program. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Folkstone Stringband will be playing on the front porch of the Manor House, and 10+ participating Food Trucks as well as a Beer & Wine Garden.July 20
Full Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the full moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.July 31
New Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the new moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.August 15
Full Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the full moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.August 30
Summer Harvest Festival
Come out and enjoy the natural resources and heritage arts that southeastern North Carolina has to offer on Saturday from 9-5 PM and Sunday from 10-4 PM. There will be a wide variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy and a few ghoulish delights for the kids, and our favorite, Folkstone Stringband, will be playing two sets. $5 admission.
September 14 - September 15
New Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the new moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.September 14
Full Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the full moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.September 28
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours in the Gullah Geechee & Southern Gothic traditions. 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 @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm.October 4 - October 5
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours in the Gullah Geechee & Southern Gothic traditions. 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 @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm.October 11 - October 12
New Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the new moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.October 13
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours in the Gullah Geechee & Southern Gothic traditions. 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 @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm.October 18 - October 19
October Paranormal Tours
October Paranormal Ghost Tours in the Gullah Geechee & Southern Gothic traditions. 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 @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm.October 25 - October 26
Full Moon Paranormal Tour
On the evening of the full moon, join us on a guided tour through the Manor House for possible paranormal activities. Deceased members of the Foy family household still make their presence known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. The former tenant farmers are no less evident than the trees silhouetting the night sky. Tickets $15. Tour times are at 8 pm; a 9 pm tour will be added, if necessary. Advanced reservations required, and can be booked online. No refunds. Call Felicia Greene at 910-686-9518 x 103 for more information.October 27
Broomsticks & Brews Food Truck Bash
A fall Sunday afternoon outdoors with a little Broomsticks, Brews, and Food Trucks! Bring your best costumed self & why not the kids for a little Halloween Round Up from 3-7 PM. It's October & we want to celebrate Halloween, OctoberFest-style. So bring out the odd little duckies in the family personality, don your costumes & hang with us as there will be activities for all ages to enjoy!!October 27
All Hallows Eve Paranormal Tour
All Hallows Eve Paranormal Ghost Tour in the Gullah Geechee & Southern Gothic traditions. 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 @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm.October 31
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Enjoy an evening of candlelight through the Manor House with the entire family. Advanced reservations required. Tours on the hour: Friday and Saturday at 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM. Includes admission to our outdoor festivities - an intimate opportunity to linger with your family around our lighted grounds and experience an evening bazaar of arts, crafts and gifts vendors.December 6 - December 7
A Merry Little Christmas Festival
Between 5-8 pm Friday, 10 -8 pm Saturday, and noon - 5 pm Sunday, the grounds will be bursting with arts, crafts and gift vendors, spectacularly lit with a Santa's Workshop for children both naughty and nice, a mailbox for posting those letters to Santa, outdoor Christmas movie favorites for the entire family to enjoy, as well as food trucks and concessions, so bring your blankets & your good cheer for this illuminating experience. $5.00 admission for guests 2 and older.December 6 - December 8
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Enjoy an evening of candlelight through the Manor House with the entire family. Advanced reservations required. Tours on the hour: Friday and Saturday at 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM. Includes admission to our outdoor festivities, an intimate opportunity to linger with your family around our lighted grounds, and experience our twinkling bazaar of arts, crafts and gift vendors.December 13 - December 14
A Merry Little Christmas Festival
Between 5-8 pm Friday, 10-8 pm Saturday, and noon-5 pm Sunday, the grounds will be bursting with arts, crafts and gift vendors, spectacularly lit with a Santa's Workshop for children both naughty and nice, a mailbox for posting those letters to Santa, outdoor Christmas movie favorites for the entire family to enjoy, as well as food trucks and concessions, so bring your blankets & your good cheer for this illuminating experience. $5.00 admission for guests 2 and older.December 13 - December 15
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.March 28 - March 29