Our Maritime Heritage Event- Bath NC

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I just wanted to inform you of an event we will be hosting at Historic Bath State Historic Site on October 1st 2022

Experience the Story of Historic Bath with New Exhibit Oct. 1
Bath, N.C. - Eastern North Carolina is steeped in a rich and deep-rooted story – that of the waterways that make this place a celebrated and unique part of the eastern seaboard. Join us at Historic Bath State Historic Site to travel back in time to the days when water was the lifeblood of our state.
On Oct. 1, experience a behind-the-scenes look at Historic Bath’s exciting new exhibit, Along the Banks of Bath Creek: A Story of People and Place. Learn more about the role of Historic Sites’ True Inclusion initiative in growing this exhibit, and the research that goes into telling the forgotten stories of a town with a deep and long-running story. Explore the artifacts, construction, and design process. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions as the exhibit nears completion!
Costumed interpreters bring the historic town to life while you immerse yourself in the stories of the past. As North Carolina’s first incorporated town and port, Bath served as an important hub of commerce. Visit historic structures to uncover more about the maritime heritage of our state.
In the Palmer-Marsh House, learn about customs collection during the 1760s. Stop by the tavern and see how much it cost to eat a meal in Bath while hearing about women-owned businesses in the 18th century.
At Bonner Point, talk to the laborers who shipped imports and exports to and from the town of Bath in the 18th century, providing the residents with hard-to-obtain goods and news from afar.
In the Vanderveer house, travel forward in time to 1830. Try your hand at rope making, which was a vital industry in Bath during this period.
Family-friendly, hands-on activities are an opportunity to discover more about the history of Eastern North Carolina. Themed tours and workshops are also scheduled throughout the day – visit our website at at https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/historic-bath for more information and a schedule of events.