Tarboro's History Days

On Saturday September 25th from 9 am until around 3 pm, Tarboro’s History Day event at the Blount-Bridgers House, will host a visit from Civil War reenactors the Edenton Bell Battery (artillery), and General Johnston will be here as well. The 11th NC Regiment will be on the grounds as well portraying the Edgecombe Guards and Eric Russ will give informal talks about the Battle of Bethel Church. Author David Norris will talk about his book, Potter’s Raid at 11 am and at 2 pm in the main parlor of the Blount-Bridgers House. An historic exhibit in the gallery features the East Carolina Railway (1899-1954) memorabilia and artifacts on loan from Farmville collector Bob Newton. At 3 pm, the town’s 250th birthday jamboree begins on the Town Common. Visit www.tarboro-nc.com for other details.