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
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 Tours
October Paranormal Tours
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