PERQUIMANS COUNTY
Hertford, North Carolina www.visitperquimans.comEVENTS FOR 2008 ~ 2009October 2 – Nov 5 – Photography Contest open to youth/adults of PAL with reception October 3, 6 - 8pm in gallery 252-426-3041
October 21 – Silver Tea sponsored by Friends of the Library. 7pm at the Perquimans County Library on W. Academy St. Old fashioned Tea Party, fashion show, silent auction, etc. lots of fun. Ladies and Gents Hats optional, Donations welcomed 252-426-5319
October 25 – Perquimans County
Restoration’s Fourth Semi-Annual Gala Albemarle Plantation. Black tie event to benefit projects of the NBWH. Social Hour 6pm, dinner 7pm, live auction to follow. Live entertainment & dancing $60 each. Tickets NBWH 252-426-7567/Chamber 252-426-5657
October 25 – Fall Festival and Huck Finn Day
Inter-County Saddle Club - Meyler Farms, 233 Woodville Rd, Hertford 10am – 5pm, $7 admission, Carla Bundy 252-312-9994
October 31 – Halloween ‘trick or treat’ the merchants in downtown Hertford 3 – 5pm. Children thru fifth grade only Info 252-426-5657
November 1 – Haunted Evening at the Newbold-White House. A fun family event with pirates, civil war soldiers, witches, etc. Admission $3 each which includes goodies for children 252-426-7567
November 7 – December 24 –PAL HOLIDAY Gallery/Opening day reception Nov 7, 6 – 8pm. Shop for unique artist-created items daily 10am – 5pm. Info 252-426-3041
November 8 – Bazaar at United Methodist Church 10am-3pm with Lunch 11am-lpm. Debbie Reed 252-426-5660
November 8 – ‘Gates of Charleston Trunk Show at the Pink Turtle Jewelry on Church Street 9am – 5pm by HHI Members preview reception Friday, November 7 from 5 – 8pm. 252-426-1425
December 4 – Thursday -Grand Illumination on Courthouse Green 6:30pm HHI 252-426-1425
December – Each Saturday in December/Christmas Shop in Gift Shop of the Newbold-White House and also shop on Friday, December 19 for unique gifts 252-426-7567
December 6 - Christmas Parade – 2pm Sponsored by the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce Held in Downtown Historic Hertford Info/applications 252-426-5657
December 7 – Albemarle Chorale Annual Christmas Concert, ‘A Christmas Alleluia’ at 4pm Edenton United Methodist Church, Donations appreciated 252-426-5891
December 11 – Albemarle Chorale Annual Concert, ‘A Christmas Alleluia’ at 7pm at First United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City Donations appreciated 252-426-5891
December 19 – Colonial Christmas at the Newbold-White House. Refreshments/entertainment. Lighting of the yule log by the Lord Mayor of Hertford 6 – 8:30pm. 252-426-7567
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EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2009January – Annual gala fundraiser for the chamber of commerce All invited. More info later 252-426-5657
January 16, 2009 – PCRA Beaujolais Nouveau Party Wine Tasting of the year’s new Gamay Wine paired with great food $15each. Friday 6:30 – 9pm Location TBA. Silent Auction 252-426-5123 or 252-426-7567
February 14 – Antique Appraisal Fair by HHI more info call 252-426-1425
February 14 – Annual Silent Auction at Hertfordshire Antiques 10 am - 5 pm with winning bidders to be announced at 5 pm. 252-426-3640
March 3 – Newbold-White House official Spring opening with guided tours 10am – 4pm. Tuesday thru Saturday. Self-guided tours only when docent not on duty, 9am – 5pm. Monday thru Sunday 252-426-7567
March 7 – PCRA Annual Meeting – Albemarle Plantation Sound Links Rest. Dinner & guest speaker. $20 each NBWH. Silent Auction, 6-8pm & Colonial Dinner raffle tickets available there 252-426-7567
March 14 – Hertford Fire Dept. Barbeque chicken dinner $7 plate eat in or take away Tickets Chamber or any fireman 252-426-5657
March 21, 2009 – Rotary Pancake Breakfast Saturday at the Trinity Episcopal Church 7 a.m. to noon $6 each C. Davenport 252-426-5503
April 18 – First annual Albemarle Story Tellers Festival – Spinners of yarns of truth wisdom and even some downright whoppers. $5 per car on the NBWH grounds. Time TBA
April 26, 2009 - The Albemarle Chorale annual spring concert, ‘A Serenade to Music’ Sunday at 4pm at the Perquimans County High School 252-426-5891 Donations Welcomed!
May 3, 2009 – The Albemarle Chorale annual spring concert, ‘A Serenade to Music’ Sunday at 4pm at the Swain Auditorium, Edenton Donations welcomed 252-426-5891
May 16 – Saturday -Traditional Southern Garden Party 6-8pm on shores of Albemarle Sound at home of the Pollards of Albemarle Plantation. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, libations, live entertainment by prepaid reservation only. 252-426-7567
June 14 - Summer Breeze Concert on lawn of the Newbold-White House Country/Pop begins 6pm Donations welcomed Bring chairs snacks and drinks 252-426-7567
July 12, 2009 – Summer Breeze Concert on lawn of the Newbold -White House – Classical Music at 6pm 252-426-7567
August 9, 2009 – Summer Breeze Concert on lawn of the Newbold-White House Bluegrass music at 6pm 252-426-7567
September 5 – Second Annual Attic Attack grounds of NBWH to benefit area charities. Spaces available only to area non-profits & charities 8am - Noon Call 252-426-7567
September 12, 2009 – Indian Summer Festival 9am – 5pm 28th Annual street festival in downtown Hertford by HHI Vendors call 252-426-1425
October 30, 2009 – Haunted Stories of Coastal Carolina, fun family event featuring pirates, Civil War soldiers, colonial settlers, witches etc. Free goodies for children $3 per person 252-426-7567
December 18 – Colonial Christmas Open House – Gather around the Yule Log and enjoy musical performances. Cookies, hot mulled cider, cakes & much more. NBWH decorated for Christmas in 18th century style capped off by Lord Mayor in a fireside ceremony to bless the New Year. Donations welcomed. 6 - 8:30pm. 252-426-7567
Sarah M. Weeks
Heritage Tourism Development Officer
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development
Newbold-White House
151 Newbold-White Road
Hertford NC, 27944
Telephone: 252-426-5123
