Calendar of Events
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Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Introduction to Revolutionary War Resources for Family
and Local History Researchers
First floor, Children’s Story Room, High Point Public
Library
Jackie Hedstrom will be presenting this introductory
session. Some topics of discussion include: the
differences between militia and Continental Line
soldiers, military service versus public service, and
Revolutionary War Pensions
and Bounty Land Acts. Registration is required.
Contact Hedstrom at 883-3637 or
email.
Thursday, September 9, 6 pm to 8 pm
Mingle with the Historical Society and DAR
The
High Point Historical Society and the DAR as will be
presenting Travis Bowman, author of “Hercules of the
Revolution,” to discuss his book and answer questions
about his ancestor. The evening will include
refreshments as well as opportunity for networking. Free
for High Point Historical Society members, DAR members
and High Point Museum Guild members. Non-members $10. To
register and for more information contact Teresa Loflin
at 883-3022 or
email.
Saturday, September 11, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, September, 12, 1 pm to 4 pm
Corn Husk Doll Making in the Historical Park
Discover how Native Americans and early Quaker settlers
used things from the natural environment to make toys.
Make your own corn shuck doll to take home. Our
costumed interpreters will show you how. $1 per doll.
Free for members. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Saturday, September 18, 11 am to 5 pm
Day
in the Park
Our
historical park will be CLOSED this day so that our
interpreters may participate in the folk-life
demonstrations at City Lake Park. Day in the Park
is an annual event organized by the High Point Area Arts
Council. FREE.
Saturday, September 18, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Like a Bear with His Stern in a Corner
First floor, Children’s Story Room, High Point Public
Library
Authors Stewart Dunaway and Jeff Bright will provide a
PowerPoint presentation about their Revolutionary War
research book, Like a Bear with His Stern in a Corner.
The title is based on a quote from Patriot Col. Otho
Williams to Gen. Green describing the English
Gen.Cornwallis's military tactics. The presentation
will be followed by a question and answer session and
book signing. Free and open to the public. No
registration is required. For more information, contact
Stephan Rantz at 883-3637 or
email.
Wednesday, September 22, 10 am to 11:30 am
History of English Furniture Styles
Donna Kaiser will lead discussion on how
socio-economic, political and religious beliefs and
practices influenced furniture styles between the 1500s
to 1930s.
Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Introduction to Wills and Estate Records
First floor, Children’s Story Room, High Point Public
Library
Wills and estate records are very important sources of
genealogical information for family and local history
researchers. Larry Cates will conduct this introductory
program. Registration is required. Contact Cates at
883-3637 or
email.
Saturday, September 25, 10 am to 4 pm
6th
Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
Museum Day is a nationwide event where participating
museums and cultural institutions across the country
offer free admission and other discounts to anyone
presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Join us for a day of
learning about local history and family fun including a
scavenger hunt and historic games.
Saturday, September 25, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, September 26, 1 pm to 4 pm
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he
crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.
Drop-in.
Wednesday, September 29, 10 am to
11:30 am
History of French Furniture
Styles
Donna Kaiser will lead discussion on
how socio-economic, political and religious believes and
practices influenced furniture styles between the 1500s
to 1930s.
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 6, 10 am to 11:30 am
History of American Furniture Styles
High Point Museum
Donna Kaiser will lead discussion on how socio-economic,
political and religious beliefs and practices influenced
furniture styles between the 1500s to 1930s.
Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Southeastern Genealogists’ Book Shelf / PastTimes Book
Club meeting
First floor, Children’s Story Room, High Point Public
Library
Southeastern Genealogists’ Bookshelf - Wrap-up
discussion: “Breaking Loose Together,” Marjoleine
Kars's study of the social background of the North
Carolina Regulator movement. Contact Larry Cates at
larry.cates@highpointnc.gov or 336-883-3637 for more
information.
PastTimes Book Club - Wrap-up discussion: “Rise to
Rebellion,” Jeff Shaara's historical fiction account
of events preceding the Revolutionary War. Contact
Jackie Hedstrom at jackie.hedstrom@highpointnc.gov or
883-3637 for more information.
Saturday, October 9, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, October 10, 1 pm to 4 pm
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he
crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.
Drop-in.
Wednesday, October 13, 10 am to 11:30 am
Room Arrangement
High Point Museum
Donna Kaiser will lead discussion and demonstration on
how to arrange a room to compliment the furniture,
accessorizes and room layout.
Saturday, October 16, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Those Were the Days: A 1900 Visit with Grandma Payne
First floor, Children’s Story Room, High Point Public
Library
Ruby Allred, as her own Grandma Payne, a local farm wife
from circa 1900, describes her daily life and displays
many of the objects (washboard, kerosene lamp, flat
iron, etc.) and pictures from her time. Free and open to
the public. No registration required. For more
information, contact the HRC at 883-3637 or email Karen
Hardie at karen.hardie@highpointnc.gov.
Saturday, October 16, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, October 17, 1 pm to 4 pm
Fire Starting in the Historical Park
Matches weren’t invented until the mid-1800s. Come find
out how our early settlers started fires with flint and
steel. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.
Saturday, October 23, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, October 24, 1 pm to 4 pm
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he
crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.
Drop-in.
Tuesday, October 26, 10 am to 11:30 am
Color & Interior Design
High Point Museum
Donna Kaiser will lead discussion on color and interior
design. Come learn and be inspired.
Wednesday, October 27, 10 am
Museum Guild Meeting
High Point Museum
Walter Turner, NC Transportation Museum Historian, will
discuss High Point and the North Carolina Railroad.
Wednesday, October 27, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Introduction to Civil War Resources, Pt. 1
First floor, Children’s Story Room, High Point Public
Library
Jackie Hedstrom will be conducting this Part 1 of 2 labs
on Civil War Resources for historical and genealogical
researchers. Registration is required. Contact Jackie at
jackie.hedstrom@highpointnc.gov or at 883-3637.
Saturday, October 30, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, October 31, 1 pm to 4 pm
Preserving the Harvest in the Historical Park
The
early Quaker settlers to this area relied on techniques
like drying and pickling to preserve their summer and
fall harvest for the winter. Come help our costumed
interpreters with this seasonal chore. All ages
welcome. FREE. Drop-in.
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