Pender County Museum Re-Opened after being closed for months renovations to the museum with new exhibits and an Open House on Thursday, February 8, from 1 to 4 pm. The building that the museum is home to is the first brick house built in Burgaw in 1917. The house is also known as the Burton-Noel House. The home was donated to the Pender County Historical Society in memory of Kate Buck Noel. The two new exhibits...
The Pender County African American Heritage Trail is a collaborative effort between communities and historians to educate residents & visitors on the rich African American History in Pender County. The trail features prominent locations, events, & people. Our Pender County African American Heritage Trail focuses on locations throughout Pender County that are important to our culture and history. Historians...
With locals and visitors calling Burgaw “Blueberry town” and its culture built around all things blueberry, the Town of Burgaw and its community will celebrate with its annual tradition as the North Carolina Blueberry Festival will host its Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Blueberry pancakes, sausage, and beverages will be served from 8 am to 11 am. This event is always...
The upcoming 248th-anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Currie, NC- On Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be commemorating the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Park staff, park partners, volunteers, and other living historians will be offering a variety of programs and demonstrations throughout the weekend. The...
Pender County events receive Excellence Awards BURGAW - Pender County events and festivals took home honors from the NC Association of Festivals and Events (NCAFE) Annual ShowFest in Charlotte. NCAFE recognizes outstanding events and festivals from across the state. “We are thrilled to announce, that Ocean Fest and Burgaw’s New Year's Eve Blueberry Drop are the 2024 NC Association of Festivals...
