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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
Tavern Party
Dinner by candlelight in the beautiful Joel Lane Museum House gardens took place on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Admission was $20.00 per person, payable in advance by check or credit card, or at the door by check or cash. We hope you marked your calendar and planned to join us.
Taverns (called ordinaries in the period) were places where people congregated in the 18th century. Patrons crossed all social barriers in playing games, participating in entertainment, and drinking. Joel Lane was said to be the consummate host and in later years operated a tavern (or inn) on his plantation. We wanted to follow in his footsteps!
On Thursday night, The Southern String Band provided live music. If it had rained on Thursday night, we would have had a violinist at the rain date on Friday night. We learned to dance early American country dances such as the Virginia Reel and the Cumberland Reel. We found out if we had two left feet!
In addition, you could have learned to play early tavern games such as quoits, dice, and ninepins.
Several beers for tasting were provided by the Boylan Bridge Brew Pub, delicious meat dishes by Margaux’s Restaurant,and tasty side dishes by Irregardless Cafe. You had to be at least 21 years old with identification to attend.
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