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A Golden Anniversary—May 5, 2012
From Register of Deeds
Office, Beaufort County,
NC Book 3, page 87
“Shipped by the
Grace of God, in good
order and well conditioned,
by Michael
Coutanch on the
proper acct & risqué
of James Nottingham
of Liverpool, in &
upon the good Ship
called the New Bern,
whereof is Master for
the present Voyage
Capn. Henry Robinson
& now riding at
anchor in the river of
Pamlico, & by God’s
grace bound for Liverpool,
to say, one
hundred and thirty
Barrels of full bound
Tar, being marked &
numbered as in the
Margin, are to be delivered
in good order
& well conditioned at
the afsd. Port of Liverpool;
or his assigns,
freight paid in North
Carolina thirty two
pounds ten Shillings
lawful money of England,
with primage &
average accustomed.
In Witness whereof
the master or purser
of said Ship hath affirmed
to four bills
being accomplished
the others to Stand
void; So GOD send
the ship to her port,
dated in port Bath
North Carolina 7th
October 1751.”
SHIPPING
NEWS FROM
PORT BATH
2012 Historic Bath Highlights January 2013
The Bath Packett
Newsletter of the Historic Bath
Commission
Continued from page 1
The Bath Methodist and Christian women
had homemade bakery items for sale with
all of these groups receiving the proceeds
for their projects.
In the afternoon, the houses were open
to the public at no charge, donning fresh
floral arrangements created by the Bath
Garden Club. Visitors were encouraged to
try their hand at crosscut sawing, colonial
games and ropemaking while St. Thomas
Church collected donations for the Glebe
House restoration project with tasty
homemade ice cream and cookies.
As we move forward
and continue
to share the history
of North Carolina’s
oldest incorporated
town, we also look
forward to the celebration
of Historic
Bath’s 100th anniversary
in 2062!
demonstrations by the Tar Heel Civilians.
November 2nd, 10am:
“Blood and War at My Doorstep:
Some NC Women During the War Between the States”
Author
and researcher Brenda Chambers McKean will share how citizens
did not idly stand by when their soldiers marched to war. Period
newspaper accounts and unpublished letters will help tell the story.
Lectures are held in the Visitor Center and are free to the public.
Movies:
February 21st, 7pm:
Red Tails
March 21st, 7pm:
The Iron Lady
April 18th, 7pm:
The Sound of Music
September 19th, 7pm:
Midnight in Paris
October 17th, 7pm:
The Island on Bird Street
November 21st, 7pm:
The Education of Little Tree
The movies are free with refreshments served.
Lectures and Programs:
February 2nd, 10am:
“Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker:
Man in the Middle”
Laurel C. Sneed, film-maker, educator,
and researcher will lecture about Thomas Day, African-
American artisan and businessman, (1801-1861) who had the
largest furniture business in the state during the height of
slavery.
April 27th, 10am:
“Preserving Family History through
Gravestone Preservation”
Bea Latham will talk on different
styles of gravestones and the information they hold. Attendees
will also learn the proper techniques to safely clean and
repair stones with a hands-on workshop following the presentation.
June 8th, 10am:
“American Without Indians: An Imaginary
Journey”
Dr. David LeVere will ask the audience to
imagine the Western Hemisphere devoid of Indian peoples
and will then explore how the nation may have developed and
the role the Indian people.
August 10th, 10am-2pm:
“A Woman’s Work is Never
Done’”
Learn about woman’s chores from the past through
Events for 2013
Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events offered at Historic Bath
Event information is sent to the Washington Daily News, The Beaufort-Hyde News, and the Tri-County
webpage. Flyers are posted at the Bath Library and the Bath Post Office. You can call the Visitor Center at
252-923-3971or visit our website
www.bath.nchistoricsites.org or www.ncculture.com for more details.
If you would like event information sent to you by email, send your email address to
bea.latham@ncdcr.gov .
Page 2 The Bath Packett
of $6,213.25. In reality, the
value of these helping hands are
so much more than a money
figure. These workers interact
with each other and the public
to make the site look its very
best and this shows through
their willingness to give freely
of their time and talents and
the results of this work that
our visitors enjoy.
We depend on and appreciate
our seasoned volunteers but
lucky for you, there is no age
limit and we can never have
Volunteers are a vital part of
the operations at Historic Bath
and many aspects of our programming
and the presentation
of the site grounds would not
be successful without them. In
2012 we were fortunate to log
857 volunteer hours, many of
those in the Bonner House
grounds project, assisting with
school groups and decorating
for Christmas Open House.
To put the value of this into a
financial perspective, at minimum
wage this was a gift to us
enough volunteers. If you have
a few hours here and there and
would like to try something
new, I’m sure that we can find
a place for you doing something
that interests you. Give
us a try; we look forward to
hearing from you and giving
you the opportunity to share
Bath with others.
If you would like to join in
the fun, give us a call at
252-923-3971 and we’re
sure to have a place just for
you!
Heritage Days 2012:
Beaufort County 4th Graders Visit in October
Volunteers: A Gift Money Can’t Buy
Visitation Is More Than Out-Of-Towners
The measuring stick, if you will, of each historic site is
the number of visitors that are recorded in a year.
We are happy to report that our total visitation for
2012 was
18,091, an increase of 1,582 over 2011.
Sadly, our lecture and movie attendance has once again
been on the decline, so much so we are eliminating
May-August in our movie schedule. Lectures and movies
are free and while we welcome out-of-towners to
these events, one purpose of offering these types of
programs is to have local participation. We will be
monitoring movie attendance even more closely this
year and without increased participation we may have
to eliminate this from the 2014 schedule. We would
welcome your suggestions for future movie titles and
will consider them if they meet our rating standards.
Many statistics are kept in an
effort to accurately reflect what
we do in the tourism business and
how many people we interact with
on a daily basis. To visit the site
and see what we do can sometimes
be misleading because
visitors don’t come at predicable
times or in specified numbers;
many days it can go from feast to
famine in a short amount of time.
Therefore it is more representative
to release our data on a
yearly basis.
Is there a
wedding in your
future, maybe a
family reunion?
Various areas
of the historic
site can be
rented for such
events. A
permit is
required with
applicable fees.
Contact Bea
Latham (923-
3971) at the
Visitor Center
for more
details!
2012 Historic Bath Highlights Page 3
Left to right: Students try their hand at writing with a quill pen. The Wheel of History
quizzed students on NC History facts. Goose Creek State Park provided wildlife education.
Children attending the Past Times Day Camp in
2012 took on the role on Thursday as a child of the
working class and moved up to the life of the upper
class on Friday. Thursday’s activities included making
butter, working the arm muscles at crosscut sawing,
cleaning and using luffa and making a gourd birdhouse.
On Friday the children tried their hand at writing
with a quill pen, making a powdered wig or fancy hat,
making ice cream and learning etiquette rules. Most children
agreed that they would much rather live the life of
the privileged than that of the working class!
Past Times is an excellent program finding fun ways to
teach children about life in the past. Check out the program
for 2013 and sign up your child today!!
Past Times 2012—A Child’s Life
Page 4 The Bath Packett
For Children in 2013:
July 11th and 12th: Past Times Day Camp: A Pirate’s Life for Me! Children ages 5-10
will step back to Blackbeard’s day through activities, crafts and stories. The program
is limited to 20 children and pre-registration is requested. Lunch is provided.
10am to 2pm at the Visitor Center. $20.00 per child for the 2-day program.
For the first time, the Palmer-Marsh House was
featured in a candlelight tour on the evening of
December 8th, prior to the annual Christmas
Open House on
December 9th.
Forty-five people
purchased tickets
for this rare glimpse
into out historic
home after dark.
Costumed interpreters
portrayed
members of the
household, adding
the feel of
colonial life
in the
dimly-lit
rooms.
Join us on
December
7, 2013
when we
will feature
the Bonner
House after
sunset.
At 76, Hubert had certainly
showed signs of slowing down
a bit but his heart was always
nestled in his hometown and
his family. Soft-spoken and a
man of few words, the twinkle
of his eye, his smile, and his
willingness to share the stories
of his past have certainly left a
void in the lives of those he left
behind.
Our heartfelt thanks for his ser-
While the apple cider press
worked the same as always, there
was certainly something missing
this year as the press squeezed out
the fresh apple juice for visitors to
sample. Bath native Hubert Carrow
passed away suddenly September
5th and left behind a legacy
of being community-minded and
always willing to pitch in whenever
and wherever needed.
vice and to his family for
sharing him with us.
Palmer-Marsh Candlelight Tour
A Heartfelt Farewell—Hubert Carrow 1936-2012
2012 Historic Bath Highlights Page 5
Candlelight volunteers: clockwise: Donanna Bates, Hannah Alligood, Betty Pruitt, Amanda Smith, Jimmy Latham and Bill Pruitt
The Van Der Veer Garden produced enough vegetables
this summer that people in the area could take
some home for a donation to the garden project.
Van Der Veer Produce Garden
From the Manager’s Desk
Page 6 The Bath Packett
Dear Readers,
What does Bath mean to you? After giving the question the consideration it is due, I
realize my answer may vary from yours. However, when you get right down to it, we
all share similar concerns for this small jewel in North Carolina’s crown. How can we
ensure the historic site’s doors stay open in these tough economic times?
Historic Bath needs YOU to visit. Please don’t count on vacationers or your out-oftown
guests to help keep our visitation numbers strong – we need our local folks now
more than ever! Some of the programs we offer are designed with you in mind……if
you like that we offer a historical film series, come support it with your attendance. If
you like to learn something new occasionally, attend our lecture series. If you like the
idea of the site offering a candlelight tour at Christmas, help support it.
The good news is that we have seen a bit of an attendance turnaround – there were
about 1,500 more visitors accounted for last calendar year than in 2011. However, we
haven’t counted over 20,000 people in one calendar year since 2007. Check out this
year’s schedule of events and make a visit (or several)
with us a priority – help us reach our goal of
20,000+ guests in 2013!
Dear Commission Members:
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's, and are ready to begin our Commission
year of 2013.
We welcome in our new Secretary, Ms. Susan Kluttz, and are eager to learn of her expectations
of the Department and our Commission. She has excellent credentials in historic preservation,
and her leadership capabilities are well respected. I plan to not only extend an invitation for a
visitation to Bath in the near future, but also meet with her in Raleigh in the days ahead.
Dr. Kevin Cherry is our Deputy Secretary, and we look forward to his direction, as well. Keith
Hardison remains as Director of State Historic Sites, and Jeff Bockert continues as our Regional
Manager. I know we all wish Ms. Linda Carlisle the very best as she leaves the Department, and
we are most appreciative of the leadership she provided; however, we must now look to the future
and our involvement with the State in maintaining and increasing exposure for our Bath
Site.
Thank you for your dedication to continue our efforts.
Bill Pruitt, Jr.,
Chairman, Historic Bath Commission
From the Historic Bath Commission Chairman— W. W. (Bill) Pruitt, Jr.
Summer Archaeology 2012
Excitement was in the air when a shard of pottery or a
buckle was found. Not everything is removed from a dig
site, however. In this case, several rows of brick were
found below the surface. Their exact purpose could not
be determined from this small dig but hopefully further
study in this area will identify their place in the history of
this property. With future study in mind, the excavated
area was covered in plastic before replacing the dirt from
the dig site so work
come resume right
where it left off.
Dr. Ewen and the
Historic Bath Site
Staff welcome visitors
at dig sites to both
watch the process,
ask questions and get
caught up in the excitement
of the treasures
waiting to be
uncovered just below
the surface. Archaeology
at Historic
Bath usually takes
place in the summer,
you can watch our
events calendar for
when that is scheduled or call us at 252-923-3971.
One reason that people visit historic sites is for the adventure of
traveling back in time and viewing structures or artifacts that emulate
life in the past. When visiting Historic Bath, life 300 years ago
can be imagined by visiting the artifact-filled homes dating back to
the mid-1700s. But how often, while strolling the streets or grounds
of historic places, do you stop and think about what is just underfoot?
The treasures, whether they be concrete items or just clues to dayto-
day practices, afford historians the ability to fill in the blanks so a
more complete history of a place or family can be shared. In Bath
we are fortunate to have Dr. Charles Ewen of East Carolina University
bring students here to carefully open the earth and let us peek
inside.
This summer, 12 Summer Ventures students, under the direction of
Dr. Ewen and 2 graduate assistants, spent about 2 weeks tediously
examining the earth just outside the kitchen entrance of the Palmer-
Marsh House. Some of this area had been uncovered and mapped in
the 1960s by Stanley South but Ewen wanted to conduct a small dig
in the location to determine if there had been a noteworthy structure
in that vicinity prior to the building of the Palmer-Marsh House.
In this short introduction to archaeology, the students learned how
to construct a grid, sift the soil for even the smallest treasure, patiently
remove grains of dirt around artifacts, document everything
they did and found, and then how to put the soil and grass back so
you would never know they had been there.
2012 Historic Bath Highlights Page 7
How to contact us:
Historic Bath
P. O. Box 148
207 Carteret St.
Bath, NC 27808
Phone: 252-923-3971
Fax: 252-923-0174
Email: bath@ncdcr.gov
Website:
www.bath.nchistoricsites.
org
Facebook:
Historic Bath Site
The Historic Bath State Historic Site staff gratefully acknowledges
the support given us by the Historic Bath Commission. Much of
what we do beyond giving tours would not be possible without
their continued support. However, much of what they do is behind
It was a celebration that was
meant to be—both in 1962 and
2012. After several years of raising
money, acquiring historic
properties, period artifact collections
and performing appropriate
renovations the birth of
“Historic Bath” was welcomed
on a sunny Saturday, May 5,
1962, with Edmund Harding at
the helm and droves of visitors
who wanted to be the first to
visit the Palmer-Marsh and
Bonner Houses and walk in
the invisible footsteps of past
Bath citizens.
May 5, 2012 was much the
same. Rays of sunshine
danced on Bath and Back
Creeks and a gentle breeze
provided comfortable temperatures
for both speakers
and visitors under the tent.
While Edmund was certainly attending
in spirit, his widow
Carolyn and local artist Nancy
Scoble unveiled a new portrait
of Edmund funded by the Historic
Bath Commission to hang
in the Van Der Veer House.
Also in attendance were two of
Edmund’s grandchildren and a
number of other relatives.
As in 1962, this event was very
much a town celebration. Students
from Northside High
School’s JROTC and FBLA organizations
assisted guests during
the program and the outdoor
meal. A hearty welcome
and opening remarks were given
by event organizer and site employee
Bea Latham. Speakers
for the opening ceremony included
site manager Leigh
Swain, Historic Sites Director
Keith Hardison, Historic Bath
Commission Chairman Bill
Pruitt, Bath Mayor Jimmy
Latham and Town Administrator
Bubs Carson. Musical selections
were performed by Pam
Carson with the Bath Ruritan
Club hosting a fish fry lunch.
Continued on page 2
A Golden Anniversary—May 5, 2012
From Register of Deeds
Office, Beaufort County,
NC Book 3, page 87
“Shipped by the
Grace of God, in good
order and well conditioned,
by Michael
Coutanch on the
proper acct & risqué
of James Nottingham
of Liverpool, in &
upon the good Ship
called the New Bern,
whereof is Master for
the present Voyage
Capn. Henry Robinson
& now riding at
anchor in the river of
Pamlico, & by God’s
grace bound for Liverpool,
to say, one
hundred and thirty
Barrels of full bound
Tar, being marked &
numbered as in the
Margin, are to be delivered
in good order
& well conditioned at
the afsd. Port of Liverpool;
or his assigns,
freight paid in North
Carolina thirty two
pounds ten Shillings
lawful money of England,
with primage &
average accustomed.
In Witness whereof
the master or purser
of said Ship hath affirmed
to four bills
being accomplished
the others to Stand
void; So GOD send
the ship to her port,
dated in port Bath
North Carolina 7th
October 1751.”
SHIPPING
NEWS FROM
PORT BATH
2012 Historic Bath Highlights January 2013
The Bath Packett
Newsletter of the Historic Bath
Commission
Continued from page 1
The Bath Methodist and Christian women
had homemade bakery items for sale with
all of these groups receiving the proceeds
for their projects.
In the afternoon, the houses were open
to the public at no charge, donning fresh
floral arrangements created by the Bath
Garden Club. Visitors were encouraged to
try their hand at crosscut sawing, colonial
games and ropemaking while St. Thomas
Church collected donations for the Glebe
House restoration project with tasty
homemade ice cream and cookies.
As we move forward
and continue
to share the history
of North Carolina’s
oldest incorporated
town, we also look
forward to the celebration
of Historic
Bath’s 100th anniversary
in 2062!
demonstrations by the Tar Heel Civilians.
November 2nd, 10am:
“Blood and War at My Doorstep:
Some NC Women During the War Between the States”
Author
and researcher Brenda Chambers McKean will share how citizens
did not idly stand by when their soldiers marched to war. Period
newspaper accounts and unpublished letters will help tell the story.
Lectures are held in the Visitor Center and are free to the public.
Movies:
February 21st, 7pm:
Red Tails
March 21st, 7pm:
The Iron Lady
April 18th, 7pm:
The Sound of Music
September 19th, 7pm:
Midnight in Paris
October 17th, 7pm:
The Island on Bird Street
November 21st, 7pm:
The Education of Little Tree
The movies are free with refreshments served.
Lectures and Programs:
February 2nd, 10am:
“Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker:
Man in the Middle”
Laurel C. Sneed, film-maker, educator,
and researcher will lecture about Thomas Day, African-
American artisan and businessman, (1801-1861) who had the
largest furniture business in the state during the height of
slavery.
April 27th, 10am:
“Preserving Family History through
Gravestone Preservation”
Bea Latham will talk on different
styles of gravestones and the information they hold. Attendees
will also learn the proper techniques to safely clean and
repair stones with a hands-on workshop following the presentation.
June 8th, 10am:
“American Without Indians: An Imaginary
Journey”
Dr. David LeVere will ask the audience to
imagine the Western Hemisphere devoid of Indian peoples
and will then explore how the nation may have developed and
the role the Indian people.
August 10th, 10am-2pm:
“A Woman’s Work is Never
Done’”
Learn about woman’s chores from the past through
Events for 2013
Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events offered at Historic Bath
Event information is sent to the Washington Daily News, The Beaufort-Hyde News, and the Tri-County
webpage. Flyers are posted at the Bath Library and the Bath Post Office. You can call the Visitor Center at
252-923-3971or visit our website
www.bath.nchistoricsites.org or www.ncculture.com for more details.
If you would like event information sent to you by email, send your email address to
bea.latham@ncdcr.gov .
Page 2 The Bath Packett
of $6,213.25. In reality, the
value of these helping hands are
so much more than a money
figure. These workers interact
with each other and the public
to make the site look its very
best and this shows through
their willingness to give freely
of their time and talents and
the results of this work that
our visitors enjoy.
We depend on and appreciate
our seasoned volunteers but
lucky for you, there is no age
limit and we can never have
Volunteers are a vital part of
the operations at Historic Bath
and many aspects of our programming
and the presentation
of the site grounds would not
be successful without them. In
2012 we were fortunate to log
857 volunteer hours, many of
those in the Bonner House
grounds project, assisting with
school groups and decorating
for Christmas Open House.
To put the value of this into a
financial perspective, at minimum
wage this was a gift to us
enough volunteers. If you have
a few hours here and there and
would like to try something
new, I’m sure that we can find
a place for you doing something
that interests you. Give
us a try; we look forward to
hearing from you and giving
you the opportunity to share
Bath with others.
If you would like to join in
the fun, give us a call at
252-923-3971 and we’re
sure to have a place just for
you!
Heritage Days 2012:
Beaufort County 4th Graders Visit in October
Volunteers: A Gift Money Can’t Buy
Visitation Is More Than Out-Of-Towners
The measuring stick, if you will, of each historic site is
the number of visitors that are recorded in a year.
We are happy to report that our total visitation for
2012 was
18,091, an increase of 1,582 over 2011.
Sadly, our lecture and movie attendance has once again
been on the decline, so much so we are eliminating
May-August in our movie schedule. Lectures and movies
are free and while we welcome out-of-towners to
these events, one purpose of offering these types of
programs is to have local participation. We will be
monitoring movie attendance even more closely this
year and without increased participation we may have
to eliminate this from the 2014 schedule. We would
welcome your suggestions for future movie titles and
will consider them if they meet our rating standards.
Many statistics are kept in an
effort to accurately reflect what
we do in the tourism business and
how many people we interact with
on a daily basis. To visit the site
and see what we do can sometimes
be misleading because
visitors don’t come at predicable
times or in specified numbers;
many days it can go from feast to
famine in a short amount of time.
Therefore it is more representative
to release our data on a
yearly basis.
Is there a
wedding in your
future, maybe a
family reunion?
Various areas
of the historic
site can be
rented for such
events. A
permit is
required with
applicable fees.
Contact Bea
Latham (923-
3971) at the
Visitor Center
for more
details!
2012 Historic Bath Highlights Page 3
Left to right: Students try their hand at writing with a quill pen. The Wheel of History
quizzed students on NC History facts. Goose Creek State Park provided wildlife education.
Children attending the Past Times Day Camp in
2012 took on the role on Thursday as a child of the
working class and moved up to the life of the upper
class on Friday. Thursday’s activities included making
butter, working the arm muscles at crosscut sawing,
cleaning and using luffa and making a gourd birdhouse.
On Friday the children tried their hand at writing
with a quill pen, making a powdered wig or fancy hat,
making ice cream and learning etiquette rules. Most children
agreed that they would much rather live the life of
the privileged than that of the working class!
Past Times is an excellent program finding fun ways to
teach children about life in the past. Check out the program
for 2013 and sign up your child today!!
Past Times 2012—A Child’s Life
Page 4 The Bath Packett
For Children in 2013:
July 11th and 12th: Past Times Day Camp: A Pirate’s Life for Me! Children ages 5-10
will step back to Blackbeard’s day through activities, crafts and stories. The program
is limited to 20 children and pre-registration is requested. Lunch is provided.
10am to 2pm at the Visitor Center. $20.00 per child for the 2-day program.
For the first time, the Palmer-Marsh House was
featured in a candlelight tour on the evening of
December 8th, prior to the annual Christmas
Open House on
December 9th.
Forty-five people
purchased tickets
for this rare glimpse
into out historic
home after dark.
Costumed interpreters
portrayed
members of the
household, adding
the feel of
colonial life
in the
dimly-lit
rooms.
Join us on
December
7, 2013
when we
will feature
the Bonner
House after
sunset.
At 76, Hubert had certainly
showed signs of slowing down
a bit but his heart was always
nestled in his hometown and
his family. Soft-spoken and a
man of few words, the twinkle
of his eye, his smile, and his
willingness to share the stories
of his past have certainly left a
void in the lives of those he left
behind.
Our heartfelt thanks for his ser-
While the apple cider press
worked the same as always, there
was certainly something missing
this year as the press squeezed out
the fresh apple juice for visitors to
sample. Bath native Hubert Carrow
passed away suddenly September
5th and left behind a legacy
of being community-minded and
always willing to pitch in whenever
and wherever needed.
vice and to his family for
sharing him with us.
Palmer-Marsh Candlelight Tour
A Heartfelt Farewell—Hubert Carrow 1936-2012
2012 Historic Bath Highlights Page 5
Candlelight volunteers: clockwise: Donanna Bates, Hannah Alligood, Betty Pruitt, Amanda Smith, Jimmy Latham and Bill Pruitt
The Van Der Veer Garden produced enough vegetables
this summer that people in the area could take
some home for a donation to the garden project.
Van Der Veer Produce Garden
From the Manager’s Desk
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Dear Readers,
What does Bath mean to you? After giving the question the consideration it is due, I
realize my answer may vary from yours. However, when you get right down to it, we
all share similar concerns for this small jewel in North Carolina’s crown. How can we
ensure the historic site’s doors stay open in these tough economic times?
Historic Bath needs YOU to visit. Please don’t count on vacationers or your out-oftown
guests to help keep our visitation numbers strong – we need our local folks now
more than ever! Some of the programs we offer are designed with you in mind……if
you like that we offer a historical film series, come support it with your attendance. If
you like to learn something new occasionally, attend our lecture series. If you like the
idea of the site offering a candlelight tour at Christmas, help support it.
The good news is that we have seen a bit of an attendance turnaround – there were
about 1,500 more visitors accounted for last calendar year than in 2011. However, we
haven’t counted over 20,000 people in one calendar year since 2007. Check out this
year’s schedule of events and make a visit (or several)
with us a priority – help us reach our goal of
20,000+ guests in 2013!
Dear Commission Members:
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's, and are ready to begin our Commission
year of 2013.
We welcome in our new Secretary, Ms. Susan Kluttz, and are eager to learn of her expectations
of the Department and our Commission. She has excellent credentials in historic preservation,
and her leadership capabilities are well respected. I plan to not only extend an invitation for a
visitation to Bath in the near future, but also meet with her in Raleigh in the days ahead.
Dr. Kevin Cherry is our Deputy Secretary, and we look forward to his direction, as well. Keith
Hardison remains as Director of State Historic Sites, and Jeff Bockert continues as our Regional
Manager. I know we all wish Ms. Linda Carlisle the very best as she leaves the Department, and
we are most appreciative of the leadership she provided; however, we must now look to the future
and our involvement with the State in maintaining and increasing exposure for our Bath
Site.
Thank you for your dedication to continue our efforts.
Bill Pruitt, Jr.,
Chairman, Historic Bath Commission
From the Historic Bath Commission Chairman— W. W. (Bill) Pruitt, Jr.
Summer Archaeology 2012
Excitement was in the air when a shard of pottery or a
buckle was found. Not everything is removed from a dig
site, however. In this case, several rows of brick were
found below the surface. Their exact purpose could not
be determined from this small dig but hopefully further
study in this area will identify their place in the history of
this property. With future study in mind, the excavated
area was covered in plastic before replacing the dirt from
the dig site so work
come resume right
where it left off.
Dr. Ewen and the
Historic Bath Site
Staff welcome visitors
at dig sites to both
watch the process,
ask questions and get
caught up in the excitement
of the treasures
waiting to be
uncovered just below
the surface. Archaeology
at Historic
Bath usually takes
place in the summer,
you can watch our
events calendar for
when that is scheduled or call us at 252-923-3971.
One reason that people visit historic sites is for the adventure of
traveling back in time and viewing structures or artifacts that emulate
life in the past. When visiting Historic Bath, life 300 years ago
can be imagined by visiting the artifact-filled homes dating back to
the mid-1700s. But how often, while strolling the streets or grounds
of historic places, do you stop and think about what is just underfoot?
The treasures, whether they be concrete items or just clues to dayto-
day practices, afford historians the ability to fill in the blanks so a
more complete history of a place or family can be shared. In Bath
we are fortunate to have Dr. Charles Ewen of East Carolina University
bring students here to carefully open the earth and let us peek
inside.
This summer, 12 Summer Ventures students, under the direction of
Dr. Ewen and 2 graduate assistants, spent about 2 weeks tediously
examining the earth just outside the kitchen entrance of the Palmer-
Marsh House. Some of this area had been uncovered and mapped in
the 1960s by Stanley South but Ewen wanted to conduct a small dig
in the location to determine if there had been a noteworthy structure
in that vicinity prior to the building of the Palmer-Marsh House.
In this short introduction to archaeology, the students learned how
to construct a grid, sift the soil for even the smallest treasure, patiently
remove grains of dirt around artifacts, document everything
they did and found, and then how to put the soil and grass back so
you would never know they had been there.
2012 Historic Bath Highlights Page 7
How to contact us:
Historic Bath
P. O. Box 148
207 Carteret St.
Bath, NC 27808
Phone: 252-923-3971
Fax: 252-923-0174
Email: bath@ncdcr.gov
Website:
www.bath.nchistoricsites.
org
Facebook:
Historic Bath Site
The Historic Bath State Historic Site staff gratefully acknowledges
the support given us by the Historic Bath Commission. Much of
what we do beyond giving tours would not be possible without
their continued support. However, much of what they do is behind
the scenes. Supplementing the salary of temporary employees,
providing materials and snacks for special programs for all age
groups, funding the Visitor Center gift shop, and funding the
Christmas Open House just names a few of the ways that they
help us be the best that we can be for ourselves and our visitors.
We hope you will take advantage of our programs in 2013 and
we look forward to sharing our Bath with you!
**Postage for this newsletter was provided by the Historic Bath Foundation, Inc.**
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Non-Profit Org.
Permit #14
Bath, NC 27808
the scenes. Supplementing the salary of temporary employees,
providing materials and snacks for special programs for all age
groups, funding the Visitor Center gift shop, and funding the
Christmas Open House just names a few of the ways that they
help us be the best that we can be for ourselves and our visitors.
We hope you will take advantage of our programs in 2013 and
we look forward to sharing our Bath with you!
**Postage for this newsletter was provided by the Historic Bath Foundation, Inc.**
U.S. Postage
PAID
Non-Profit Org.
Permit #14
Bath, NC 27808
Historic Bath

What's New?

  • Beginning August 1, 2012, prices for tours of Palmer-Marsh and Bonner Houses will change to the following: $2 per house for adults and $1 per house for children through grade 12.
  • On May 5, 2012, Bath celebrated 50 years of having the Palmer-Marsh and Bonner houses open to the public. The teaching booklet, Unlocking the Doors to Bath's History, tells the story of Bath's past and its preservation efforts. The booklet is produced through a grant from the Historic Bath Foundation, Inc.
  • Looking for a memorable venue for your wedding, meeting, or event?
    Select locations at Historic Bath are available for special occasions. Contact Bea Latham at (252) 923-3971 for details and pricing.
  • We now have a Facebook page!

Upcoming Events

  • Golden Anniversary
    This year-long exhibit highlights Historic Bath's 50 years as a state historic site. See photographs and memorabilia of important people and events from throughout the years.


  • June 8: America Without Indians: An Imaginary Journey
    Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
    Join us for a compelling, "Road Scholars" lecture by Dr. David LaVere at 10 am. He will ask audience members to imagine that the Western Hemisphere is truly a virgin land, devoid of Indian peoples and then starts on a journey of how the nation may have developed, allowing all to come away with an understanding of just how essential Indians were to the development of the United States. This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Following the lecture and question time, families will be invited to try their hand at making Indian pinch pots of clay. Event is free, and open to the public. Donations are always welcomed. For more information call 252-923-3971.

Historic Bath Information


Contact Us

Historic Bath
P.O. Box 148
207 Carteret Street
Bath, NC 27808
Phone: (252) 923-3971
Email: bath@ncdcr.gov

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Admission for House Tours

Adults - $2; Students - $1
Price is "per house" for tours of Palmer-Marsh and Bonner Houses.
 
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Duke Homestead

Agriculture – Industry – A National Historic Landmark
See the early home, factories, and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. His sons later founded The American Tobacco Company, the world's largest tobacco company. Duke and others helped create a market for Durham-area tobacco products that eventually would make North Carolina the heart of an international tobacco empire. Many profits were invested in land and industries but others were used for such humanitarian causes as Duke University, named for the family.

About Duke Homestead


Call for Volunteers

Share your love of history by becoming a volunteer at Duke Homestead State Historic Site. Learn how to welcome visitors and lead guided tours of the historic buildings on site, including the Duke family's 1852 house. Training provided. If interested, please call (919) 477-5498.
Duke Homestead

Upcoming Events

  • June 8: Bull Fest
    Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
    Get back to the Bull City's roots and help us celebrate everything that is Durham, from our history to our local artists, food, and businesses!


  • July 13: Pork, Pickles, and Peanuts
    Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
    Join us for a summer "2nd Saturdays" program, Pork, Pickles, and Peanuts. Food and art are the themes of the day! This festival will include a barbecue cook-off, a juried pie competition, and a Tobacco Queen pageant. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy historical cooking demonstrations as well as art and craft vendors. This event is free, and open to the public.

Duke Homestead Information


Contact Us

Duke Homestead
2828 Duke Homestead Road
Durham, N.C. 27705
Phone: (919) 477-5498
Fax: (919) 479-7092
Email: duke@ncdcr.gov

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Tour Schedule

Tours of the Homestead begin at 15 minutes past the hour from 10:15 am until 3:15 pm daily.
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