Forever Free

Celebrations 

Stagville has THREE events planned
For more information about any event, please contact the site at 919.620.0120 or stagville@ncmail.net
 
 
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
 6pm until 8pm
 
African-American Genealogy:
Roots, branches and limbs
 
Presented by Durham-Orange Genealogical Society
Presenters Rob and Cathy Elias will provide an in-depth "how to" on African-American genealogy. If you've always wanted to know more about your family and didn't know where to start, then come out for this interactive evening program.
 
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 
 
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
6pm until 10pm
 
Forever Free Cocktail Kick-Off
 
Please join us for this inaugural event for members, friends and supporters of Historic Stagville. There will be a live band, dancing, great food, a silent auction and an opportunity to meet people who care about Stagville.
 
Please Note:  This is a ticketed event!  Tickets are available at Historic Stagville at a cost of $30 per person.
Advanced reservations must be made! 

Catered By: Cafe Parizade

Music By:  Reality Showband

Auction items include jewelry, cleaning services, movie tickets,etc.
CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES!
 
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FOREVER FREE
CELEBRATION
 
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

Main Stage @ Horton Grove

  • Storyteller Rhonda Royal-Hatton @ 10AM

  • Tryon Palace's Jonkunnu @ 11AM

  • Blues musician George Higgs @ NOON
  • Tryon Palace's Jonkunnu @1PM
  • Generations Jazz Band @ 2PM
  • Language Arts Hip-Hop @ 3PM

ALSO...

  • Art installation by Maya Freelon Asante
  • Pre-Civil War pottery exhibit
  • Arts & Crafts for the kids including: cowry shell and bead necklaces, masks and pottery-making
  • Games for the kids including: ring toss, giraffe striker, achi, fox & geese and other historical games
  • BBQ sandwiches and plates, chicken sanwiches and drinks by Durham's own BULLOCK'S BBQ
  • FREE Mule & Wagon Rides
  • FREE Balloons
  • Crafters Corner with assorted vendors

FAMILY FUN ALL DAY LONG!

Parking for Forever Free is at Stagville's Horton Grove. Horton Grove is located 1 mile from the Main Entrance of Stagville. After passing the Main Entrance to Stagville on Old Oxford Hwy., travel 1 mile to Jock Road. Make a left onto Jock Road. There will be signs and parking attendants to direct. Parking is FREE.

THERE IS A FREE SHUTTLE BUS RUNNING FROM THE PARKING AREA @ HORTON GROVE TO THE VISITOR'S CENTER AND BENNEHAN PLANTATION HOME.

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Click here for pictures from the

 first  annual Historic Stagville

Forever Free Celebration!