July

July events in Edenton, North Carolina, and Chowan County.

The events are listed chronologically by the last day the event will be held. Please make sure to look at the whole list to see if an event is going on during the time you plan to visit.

 

Thursday, July 11 - 31, 2019

Nami Quilt Show

Chowan Arts Council's July Exhibit Opening and Reception.  The exhibit runs through the month and the Arts Council is open Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm/Sat - Sun 11 am - 4 pm

5:30 pm

Chowan Arts Council

Free and Open to the Public

252-482-8005

cacedenton@gmail.com

 

 

Wednesday, July 17 and 27, 2019

Chowan Arts Council Greeting Card Workshop

Paper Artist, Amanda Whitfield  will present to all participants the art form of greeting card making in a two day workshop.  

252-482-8005

Chowan Arts Council Gallery
$60 for both days
cacedenton@gmail.com

 

 

July 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2019

Edenton Steamers

July Home game dates:  7/16; 7/18; 7/20; 7/22; 7/24; 7/26; 7/29; 7/31

Coastal Plain League Summer Baseball - fun for the whole family.  Full schedule and times can be found at their website below.

252-482-4080

Historic Hicks Field
https://www.edentonsteamers.com/landing/index

 

 

Saturday, July  20, 27, 2019

Edenton Farmer's Market

Locally grown produce, fish and meats available weekly and on Wednesday afternoons during the spring, summer and fall.

8 am - noon Saturdays/3:00 - 6:00 pm Wednesdays

200 N Broad Street

Edentonfarmersmarket.com

 

 

 

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Sweet Potato Pie Performance

A premiere female band that has been entertaining people for over 2 decades.  A classy blend of Americana, Country, Gospel and Bluegrass mixed together into a style they call "sweetgrass".

7:00 - 9:00 pm

American Legion Post 40, 1317 W Church Street ext.
$15.00

chowanfair.com 

order tickets from Fair Board Members

 

 

Monday, July 29, 2019

Cupola House Speakers Series

Peter Rascoe - History of the United States Lifesaving Service in the 19th and 20th Centuries
The United States Life-Saving Service (USLSS) was a United States government agency that grew out of concerns for saving the lives of shipwrecked sailors and ship's passengers.  The federal life-saving service was established on June 28, 1948 as an agency of the United States Department of Treasury.

5:00-5:30 pm Refreshments/5:30 pm Lecture

Shepard-Pruden Library

Free and Open to the Public

252-482-4112

 

 

Thursday, July 4, 2020

July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Please join the Daughters of the American Revolution in the Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Joseph Hewes Monument. This event has received the National Award as the Best Independence Day Celebration by the National Society in Washington DC.

A short biographical sketch of Hewes, the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, a prayer and wreath laying ceremony by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The American Legion Post 40 Color Guard will present the colors.

Conversation with Joseph Hewes following the ceremony. (Joseph Hewes was an Edenton resident and signer of the Declaration of Independence.)

10am

1767 Chowan County Green - East Water Street

Free

252-482-2637

robert.hopkins@ncdcr.gov

 

Thursday, July 4, 2020

41st Annual July 4th Celebration

The 41st annual July 4th celebration with Edenton and County's Fireworks is sure to make memories for everyone. A few highlights on tap are DJ Cowboy Adam Evans of Edenton, Arts and Crafts from local and regional vendors, Delicious Treats, Entertainment and more ending with a Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks display over the water around 9 pm.

Vendors, please contact Kirk Devine at 252-325-3234

4-9:30pm

Edenton Harbor

252-548-2912 - Vendor info: 252-325-3234

john.mcarthur10@gmail.com

 

Thursday, July 4, 2020

Fireworks from the Lighthouse

Join the Friends of Historic Edenton State Historic Site for the best view for watching Edenton's Fireworks Display

Stay Tuned for Details

1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse

252-482-2637

erica.smith@ncdcr.gov