Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Camp Burwell - where history comes to life in the coolest way possible! Set at the Burwell School Historic Site, this camp is all about exploring the past while having a blast. History will come to life as kids explore the wonders of the past in a fun, … Continued
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration! We are overjoyed to host Crystal Simone Smith and Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy on June 18, 2025, at 6:30pm. Crystal will read from her new release, Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound, a collection of haiku and tanka about the enslaved, a reimagining of their flights of escape. Dr. … Continued
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Tea with Lee! Sip on delicious tea, indulge in delightful teatime treats, and enjoy lively conversation with local celebrity author Lee Smith. Lee will read from one of her incredible books, which will be available for purchase and signing on-site. This fundraiser helps support the Burwell School Historic Site … Continued
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Burwell School Historic Site! Join us on April 12 at 3:30 PM for a special poetry reading, Q&A, and refreshments. We’re thrilled to feature North Carolina's Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. Don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty of poetry in a historic setting!
Celebrate Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly's birthday with us! Join us for a special craft event where kids can design their own quilt blocks, inspired by Madame Keckly's own works of art. This hands-on activity will encourage children to explore colors, patterns, and symbols as they learn about Madame Keckly's life and legacy. Don't miss out on … Continued
Join Judge Beverly Scarlett for a presentation and reading of her newest book, Sheer Resilience. This untold story delves deep into the forgotten past of Free Communities of Color in Orange County, North Carolina. Step into the pages of history and witness the true stories of numerous families who endured the harsh realities of the apprenticeship system—a … Continued
Looking to add new traditions to your holiday celebrations? Step back in time at the Burwell School Historic Site with our brand-new holiday themed guided tours! For one week only, you can learn all about the ways the Burwell family, students, and free and enslaved Black laborers celebrated the season. These tours will only be … Continued
Looking to add new traditions to your holiday celebrations? Step back in time at the Burwell School Historic Site with our brand-new holiday themed guided tours! For one week only, you can learn all about the ways the Burwell family, students, and free and enslaved Black laborers celebrated the season. These tours will only be … Continued