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Below you will find a calendar with a list of our upcoming events. Want to plan an event with us? We host wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate dinners, and family celebrations. Our Heritage Center, Hope Mansion Grounds and the King-Bazemore House Grounds are available to rent. Learn more.
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December 2017
Annual Christmas Open House
Free
Come join us for live holiday music, refreshments, and horse drawn carriage rides. Performers in period costumes will be dancing and playing games of the era. There is no charge for this event, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Find out more »February 2018
25th Anniversary African American Celebration
$15.00
“Bertie African Americans in North Carolina State Reconstruction Politics,” is the theme for this year’s Historic Hope Foundation’s 25th Anniversary African American Celebration.
Find out more »25th Annual Elizabeth Stevenson Ives Lecture
$40.00
The 25th Annual Elizabeth Stevenson Ives Lecture presents: "Hope" Chests. A closer look at the blanket chests of the Roanoke River Basin
Find out more »May 2018
Gigantic Flea Market and Yard Sale – May 5th, 2018
We are having another Gigantic Flea Market and Yard Sale at Historic Hope Plantation on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 from 8 am until 2 pm.
Find out more »Luncheon With Herbs
$25.00
Luncheon with Herbs - Learn about growing herbs and the use of eight herbs for culinary use.
Find out more »July 2018
8th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair
Come and join us for the 8th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair The purpose of the program is to discuss the diverse origins of African American, Native American, and European families in Bertie County and the Roanoke Chowan area from the 16th century to their current genealogical connections. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9:30 am - Registration 10:00 am - Welcome & Introductions 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch Buffet (Please register for the lunch…
Find out more »November 2018
Windsor’s 250th Anniversary Historic Homes Tour
$30
Windsor's 250th Anniversary Historic Homes Tour begins at Historic Hope Plantation with a tour of the Hope Mansion and King-Bazemore House. Ten homes and other sites including churches and museums in Windsor will be open for a self-guided tour.
Find out more »December 2018
Annual Christmas Open House
Free
Our Annual Historic Hope Foundation Christmas Open House is on Sunday, December 2nd. Hope Plantation Mansion and King Bazemore House will be decorated with period decorations. Join us for live holiday music, refreshments, and horse wagon / carriage rides. Performers in period costumes will be dancing and playing games of the era. Music and Singing will be available at the Hope Mansion and the Roanoke Heritage Center (see schedule below). Carriage and Wagon Rides will be available at all locations.…
Find out more »February 2019
26th Annual African American Celebration
$15.00
"Bertie County African Americans Find Freedom" The event is on Saturday, February 16th, 2019, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center, Hope Plantation, Windsor, NC. Registration is only $15 and begins at 9:30 am and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. To register or to obtain more information, please call 252-794-3140 or email info@hopeplantation.org. Click here for a copy of our 26th Annual African American Celebration Program flyer.
Find out more »Annual Ives Lecture
$40.00
“What's in the Hope Collection; an overview of the important decorative arts collection of the Historic Hope Foundation.” The 2019 Ives Lecture will bring back to light the incredible collection found at Hope Plantation. This open discussion format will highlight the more important pieces we have, and will hopefully shed light on what is one of the most incredible collections found in the south. We will be looking closely at locally made furnishings from the 18th and 19th century, and discussing their interesting histories.
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