Full Moon & Freedom Stories Night Hike

Historic Stagville is a State Historic Site that preserves the remnants of the one of the largest sites of slavery in North Carolina: the Bennehan and Cameron plantations. By 1860, over 900 people were enslaved here, across 30,000 acres of land.Today, Stagville is entirely dedicated to teaching about the history of slavery at Stagville. Our site interprets the lives, families, culture, and work of enslaved people on the Bennehan and Cameron plantations.Historic Stagville is free and open to the public with guided tours at 11, 1, and 3 on Tuesday-Saturday. Call in advance for groups, field trips, or private tours.

Historic Stagville State Historic Site

A guided night hike at Horton Grove, with stories about enslaved people's night time resistance in North Carolina.

Please note: you must register in advance to join this hike! The cost is $5 per person, cash only. Please pay when you arrive.This short guided night hike at Horton Grove is an evening exploration of historic buildings and trails. Along the way, the group will pause for moments of reflection to read excerpts from North Carolina slave narratives. These passages reveal how enslaved North Carolinians used night as a time for refuge and resistance. As you finish your trail walk, you will be able to view the rising full moon at Horton Grove.Come prepared for night walking and weather! We will walk about 1.25 miles at a slow pace, with multiple stops along the way. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a headlamp or flashlight. Staff will provide some extra lights, but we will also intentionally spend some time in darkness during the program.

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Full Moon & Freedom Stories Night Hike

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