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Past Events
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Jul 4, 2010
Celebrate Independence Day and Learn Our History! Free Admission -
Apr 8, 2010
Lecture on 18th-Century Architecture in North Carolina--SOLD OUT! -
Feb 16, 2010
Annual Meeting of the Joel Lane Historical Society -
Feb 4, 2010
Lecture on Slavery in North Carolina in the 18th Century -
Jan 21, 2010
Lecture on the Women of Joel Lane’s Family -
Dec 5, 2009 - Dec 6, 2009
Christmas Open House 2009 -
Nov 27, 2009 - Nov 29, 2009
Special Hours on Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend -
Nov 12, 2009
Lecture on Wake County’s Participation in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 -
Oct 29, 2009
Tavern Party -
Oct 4, 2009
Lecture on George Washington’s 1791 Tour of the South--SOLD OUT -
Sep 20, 2009
Lizzie Lane’s Colonial Tea 2009--SOLD OUT -
Jul 4, 2009
An Old-Fashioned July Fourth, 2009 -
Jun 15, 2009 - Jun 19, 2009
Colonial Day Camp at the Joel Lane Museum House -
Apr 23, 2009
Back by popular demand, Jim Jones will lecture on “Comitia Americana Medals.” -
Mar 13, 2009
Concert of Early American Music by Nationally Renowned Musicians -
Feb 19, 2009
Lecture on “George Washington’s 1791 Tour through the South” WAS SOLD OUT -
Feb 10, 2009
Joel Lane Historical Society Annual Meeting -
Dec 6, 2008 - Dec 7, 2008
The Simple Joys of a A Colonial Christmas -
Nov 13, 2008
Lecture on “Promoting Heritage Tourism Through the Preservation of City-Owned Cemeteries” -
Oct 23, 2008
Lecture on “The Anglican Church in North Carolina in the Colonial Era” -
Sep 28, 2008
Lizzie Lane’s Colonial Tea -
Sep 13, 2008
Volunteer Open House -
Jul 4, 2008
An Old-Fashioned July Fourth, 2008
The Simple Joys of a A Colonial Christmas
In 2008 a Colonial Christmas at Joel Lane’s home continued a 30-year tradition. From 1 to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend in December, we offered activities authentic to North Carolina in the colonial through early 19-century period.
Both young and older were fascinated by reproductions of artifacts that were crucial to colonial life. Visitors touched and explored them to test their knowledge and powers of deductive reasoning.
Re-enactors on the grounds took visitors back in time. Other interpreters entertained children using colonial and early 19th-century games and crafts. Decorations inside Joel Lane’s manor house were true to the period. Music was provided by Triangle Mountain Dulcimers on Saturday and by a pianist on Sunday. Information about the house and grounds was offered by costumed docents. The gift shop was open with many wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers priced under $10, and the annual bake sale featured delicious local specialties and traditional delights. Donations were requested.
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