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Bertie African American Achievements in Science and the Humanities is the theme for Historic Hope Foundation’s 24th Annual African American Celebration, Saturday, February 18, 2017, 9:30 am to 1 pm at the Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center, Hope Plantation, Windsor, NC. In the first part of the two-session program Dr. Kashi Bazemore Hall will focus on […]

Historic Hope Foundation presents the Ives Lecture:  "Furniture of the Roanoke River Basin", on Saturday, February 11th from 10 am to 3 pm.   The lecture will focus on Roanoke River Valley furniture in the Hope mansion and King-Bazemore house.   Additional pieces, many made by African American craftsmen, will be on exhibit.  Speakers include Robert Leath, […]

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“The Diverse Origins of Families in Bertie County” Friday, July 22, 2016 and Saturday, July 23, 2016 Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center The purpose of the program is to discuss the diverse origins of families in Bertie County NC from the late 16th century to their current genealogical connections throughout America. The purpose of the program […]

"The Diverse Origins of Families in Bertie County” Friday, July 22, 2016 and Saturday, July 23, 2016 Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center The purpose of the program is to discuss the diverse origins of families in Bertie County NC from the late 16th century to their current genealogical connections throughout America. Friday, July 22, 2016 5:00 […]

2016 Gigantic Flea Market & Yard Sale Refreshments Available Rain date June 11 20x20 spaces available for Vendors $40.00 110v hookup $15.00 Vendors Fax: 252-794-5583 for information and Application Yard Seller's $25.00 a space Bring your excess treasures and make some extra cash or connect with a local vendor. For more information contact: Bobby Williams […]

Festival of Soups Saturday - February 20, 2016 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Roanoke-Chowan Heritage Center Many Varieties of Soups, Homemade Breads & Desserts   Adults:  $15.00 Children 12 & Under:  $8.00 Eat-In or Take-Out! Please call the Hope Foundation at 252-794-3140 to reserve tickets. Proceeds will be going towards the painting of the King-Basemore House at Historic […]

"Bertie County African Americans in the 36th Infantry Colored Troops in the Civil War" Free and Open to the Public Almost all Civil War published information focuses on specific battles or famous military leaders. North Carolina and Bertie County stories are about division and reconciliation, freedom and institutional oppression, opportunity and economic devastation.  Therefore, we are […]