Amazing Maize Maze.  September 4 through November 7, Rural Hill

The 9th Annual Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze opens September 4th for a 10 week run this year ending on November 7th   It will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week.  Check web site for hours.  Flashlight maze walks will begin October 1st .  They will begin  at dusk each Friday evening in October and also on November 5th   The theme for 2010 is the “Conestoga Wagon,” the transportation that many 18th century settlers used to move down the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania to Mecklenburg. 

Civil War Reenactment, Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 from 10 am. 

Bost Grist Mill, Highway 200, Concord. 

Encampment, special appearance by historical characters, and battles at 2 pm on Saturday and 1:30 pm on Sunday.

Log Cabin BBQ and Heritage Day, Fund Raiser, Saturday, September 11 from 11 am to 7 pm,

Lower Providence Community House.

Funds raised will go to restoring this historic 1938 log cabin.  14 artisans will interpret early crafts.

Celebration Of Reenactment, Saturday, September 11 from 9 am to 5 pm, Westmoore Pottery, Seagrove, NC

History come alive as we host the 6th NC Regiment. The regiment members will set up an encampment showing the life of 18th century soldiers and camp followers.  All reenactors of any part of the time period 1600-1870 who visit Westmoore Pottery on this day in period dress will receive a discount on purchases.

The 7th Royal Fusiliers, Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12  from 9 am to 5 pm,

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Learn more about the 7th Royal Fusiliers as they discuss their history, weapons and other camp activity. Weapons demonstrations will be held throughout the day.

Diversions of the 18th Century Soldier, Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 from 10 am to 4 pm

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, Statesville

Living history weekend. Join the provincial soldiers of Fort Dobbs as they find entertainment through period music, song and games! Demonstrations of military drill and camp life are also featured throughout the day.

By the Sweat of Our Brows, African-American History, Saturday, September 11 from 10 am to 3 pm,

Historic Brattonsville

Powerful theatrical presentations, storytelling, musical performances, bus tours of historical sites and hands-on activities will help visitors experience the African-American journey from enslavement to today.Food and unique handcrafted items will be available for purchase.

Living History Day, Locke’s Militia. Saturday, September 11 from 1 to 4 pm Charlotte Museum of History

Cultural Free-For-All Day, Saturday, September 11 from 10 am to 5 pm; House Tours from 1 to 3:30 pm, Charlotte Museum of History

Museum admission is free!  You may purchase tickets to tour the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite.

Charlotte and Gold Mines, Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 pm Duke Mansion

Sullivan, a citizen historian, has been researching gold mines for many years and will share his discoveries.  It will also include conversations with some families that owned – and own today – gold mines.  Mike discovered a community mural of the history of gold mining which has been languishing in a school basement.  It will be on display.

Traveling Exhibit And Program, One Day Only

Nazi P. O. W. s in the Tarheel State, will be in Charlotte on Monday, September 13.

A “Rolling Museum” from Minnesota and a local author combine to tell the story of the 10,000 German prisoners who were held in North Carolina during the Second World War.

Exhibit: 10 am to 1 pm at The Charlotte Museum of History.

Exhibit: 4 to 7 pm at the Levine Museum

Lecture: 7 to 8 pm at the Levine Museum by Wingate University Professor Robert Billinger.  Dr. Billinger’s book, Nazi POWS in the Tarheel State will be available for purchase.

A Scholar’s Forum – The Meaning of Slavery, Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm, Charlotte Museum of History

Dr. John David Smith, Professor of American History for The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will discuss the issue of “race” and how it has connected his research and teaching over the last 40 years, linking slavery, antislavery, historiography, the Civil War and Reconstruction, Progressivism, and trans-Atlantic racial thought and anthropology – the subject of his twenty books.  Reservations are required.

An Appalachian Story Quilt, Tuesday, September 7, MHA Docent Meeting

Refreshments at 9:30, MHA Docent Meeting at 10 am, Speaker at 11 am.  At Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

Lynn Salsi, from North Carolina’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, will present a program of Appalachian Mountain humor, songs, superstitions, legends, and customs, highlighting the life and stories of Ray Hicks, renowned teller of Jack Tales.  Lynn Salsi is an award winning author, teacher, playwright and historian.