September 9, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm, PreSchooler Time: Let’s Talk
Discover how people communicated when there were no cell phones or internet, look at telephones from long ago, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Participants must be between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.

September 14, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Junior Museum Explorers
Program theme is life during the 1930s and 40s. Students will participate in a specialized gallery tour and a hands-on activity. Free for students 12-17

September 19 at 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Constitution Day at the Museum of the Albemarle
The 223rd anniversary of the U.S. Constitution will be commemorated Sunday, September 19, at 3:00 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium of the Museum of the Albemarle. This event is part of "We the People" Constitution Week celebration sponsored by the Betsy Dowdy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).The day's program includes an opening ceremony with the JROTC Color Guard unit from Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City, a welcome from Kathleen Ingram, Regent of Betsy Dowdy Chapter, DAR; singing of the National Anthem led by Nancy Ferebee; Constitution Day Committee chairwoman Mary Breheny; a presentation from speaker George Converse, USMC ret.; the ringing of 223 bells by Captain Bennett, USCG; boy scouts with colonial flags; and a history of Constitution Day and Preamble to the Constitution. Also part of the afternoon's celebration will be the introduction by Shirley Spaeth and Ed Merrell of Kitty Griffin, author of The Ride , a recently released children's book of Betsy Dowdy's legendary ride on horse back from the Outer Banks to the camp of General Skinner to pass information that the British were coming. Afterwards, Kitty Griffin will read her book to the audience. Outside, the Episcopal Church will also ring its bell in honor of the U.S. Constitution's 223rd anniversary. This event is free and open to the public.

September 21, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, History Tales: “Make It, Take It”
Let’s Talk
Discover how people communicated when there were no cell phones or internet, look at telephones from long ago, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity. Elementary students accompanied by an adult

September 25, Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Agricultural Day
Celebrate agriculture in the Albemarle region and experience life on the farm during the 1930s and 1940s. Enjoy a fun-filled day as you discover North Carolina’s agricultural roots! Learn about native crops and homegrown products, card cotton and plant seeds. View demonstrations, participate in children’s activities, a “country fair,” the farm-themed Discovery Room, and much more. Free Family Program

September 26, Sunday, 2:00 pm—3:00 pm, Albemarle Historic Roundtable
Lecture and Book signing by Marvin T. Jones "The Carolina Genesis"
Marvin T. Jones is the Executive Director of the Chowan Discovery Group (CDG). The mission of the CDG is to  research, document,  preserve and present the 400-plus year old history of the land owning tri-racial people of color of the Winton Triangle, an area centered in Hertford County, North Carolina. Mr. Jones will be discussing the book Carolina Genesis: Beyond the Color Line. The book is a collection of essays that examines mixed-heritage families and the racial obstacles they have overcome. This book will be available for sale at the Museum Gift Shop.

October 17, 2010, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Albemarle Historic Roundtable
Ben Hobbs of Hobbs Furniture Classes will speak on building early American furniture
reproductions. Mr. Hobbs has 20 years experience of building reproduction furniture.

October 12, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Junior Museum Explorers
Program theme is life during the 1930s and 40s. Students will participate in a specialized gallery tour and a hands-on activity. Free for students 12-17

October 14, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm PreSchooler Time
Boats as Transportation
Discover how boats were used when there were no cars, look at various boats, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Participants must be between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.

October 19, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, History Tales: “Make It, Take It” Boats as Transportation
Discover how boats were used when there were no cars, look at various boats, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Elementary students accompanied by an adult

October 28, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm
Haunted Albemarle,
Hear local legends and lore as presented by costumed Junior Docents.
Free Family Program
Holiday Open House

November 4, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm, PreSchooler Time
“Three Sisters”
Learn the story of “The Three Sisters”, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Participants must be between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.*November 7, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Hyde County Day
Artifacts in the “Our Story” exhibit that are from Hyde County will be highlighted.

November 9, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Junior Museum Explorers
Program theme is life during the 1930s and 40s. Students will participate in a specialized gallery tour and a hands-on activity. Free for students 12-17

November 13, Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Designers’ Workshop “Deck Those Halls”
Design and construct your own unique holiday decoration. All supplies and a delicious catered lunch are included. Groups please call to schedule this workshop on an alternate day. This workshop is designed for adults.
Pre-registration and supply fee required.
Before November 2, 2010: $30.00/FOMOA Members and $35.00/person.
After November 2, 2010: $35.00/FOMOA Members and $40.00/person.

November 16, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, History Tales: “Make It, Take It”
“Three Sisters”
Learn the story of “The Three Sisters”, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity. Elementary students accompanied by an adult

December 4, Saturday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Christmas Open House
Annual Museum of the Albemarle Open House. Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays. Creative activities for the children highlighted with a visit from “Santa.”
Free Family Program

December 9, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm, PreSchooler Time
Christmas Traditions
Discover various Christmas traditions, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Participants must be between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.

December 10, Friday, Jingle Bell Workshops:

Friday, December 10, 10:00 am—11:00 am,
Ages: 3-5 years old accompanied by adult
Spend the morning at the museum learning the history of gingerbread at Christmas and decorate a gingerbread house.

Friday, December 10, 3:30 pm—5:00 pm
Ages: K-3rd grade, accompanied by an adult
Spend an afternoon learning the history of gingerbread at Christmas and decorate a gingerbread house.
Both programs require pre-registration and supply fee.

December 14, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, History Tales: “Make It, Take It Christmas Traditions”
Discover various Christmas traditions, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.
Elementary students accompanied by an adult

December 14, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Junior Museum Explorers
Program theme is life during the 1930s and 40s. Students will participate in a specialized gallery tour and a hands-on activity. Free for students 12-17.