Upcoming Events
March 2 - A Walk in Their Shoes: Living History and Guided Tour
Are you curious about the businesses that operated in downtown Kinston during the Civil War? Did you know that Kinston had a Free Black community during that time? Have you ever wondered what the women and children did while the men were off fighting in the war? What were the two largest battles fought in North Carolina? Do you know anything about the crew of the CSS Ram Neuse?
If you are interested in learning the history of Lenoir County during the 1860s, join the staff of the CSS Neuse Museum for a day offering living history demonstrations and resources to help answer your questions. A guided tour of the museum's first floor will take place at 11 am and a tour of the mezzanine is scheduled for 2 pm.
Place: CSS Neuse Museum
Date: March 2, 2024
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
If you are interested in learning the history of Lenoir County during the 1860s, join the staff of the CSS Neuse Museum for a day offering living history demonstrations and resources to help answer your questions. A guided tour of the museum's first floor will take place at 11 am and a tour of the mezzanine is scheduled for 2 pm.
Place: CSS Neuse Museum
Date: March 2, 2024
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
April 20 - Breakfast on the Boat
The CSS Neuse Foundation is hosting this year's first “Breakfast on the Boat” on April 20, 2024. The event will begin around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the CSS Neuse II, the replica gunboat in dry dock at the corner of Herritage and Gordon streets.
“Breakfast on the Boat” will feature its traditional fare of scrambled eggs, bacon, link sausage, grits, biscuits, and a beverage. All foods except biscuits are prepared on the grounds next to the CSS Neuse II by the Neuse II’s Galley Crew.
Another staple of “Breakfast on the Boat” is a performance by The Gunboat Boys. The band will be on hand to provide live Civil War-period music as well as traditional bluegrass. The group is noted for its renditions of songs such as “Cindy,” “O Suzanna,” “Goober Peas,” and “Tom Dooley.” The Gunboat Boys also do a few period gospel songs, such as “How Firm a Foundation” and “Poor Wayfaring Stranger.”
Make Mom proud - Eat a good breakfast on the boat on April 20.
“Breakfast on the Boat” will feature its traditional fare of scrambled eggs, bacon, link sausage, grits, biscuits, and a beverage. All foods except biscuits are prepared on the grounds next to the CSS Neuse II by the Neuse II’s Galley Crew.
Another staple of “Breakfast on the Boat” is a performance by The Gunboat Boys. The band will be on hand to provide live Civil War-period music as well as traditional bluegrass. The group is noted for its renditions of songs such as “Cindy,” “O Suzanna,” “Goober Peas,” and “Tom Dooley.” The Gunboat Boys also do a few period gospel songs, such as “How Firm a Foundation” and “Poor Wayfaring Stranger.”
Make Mom proud - Eat a good breakfast on the boat on April 20.