The Associates work with the Museum staff to host exhibit openings and special adult educational programming. The Associates also sponsor gala fundraisers, special member-only events, and Young Associates activities.

Past Events 2011 - 2012

September 18
Wake County Museum Day / view photos /

September 23
Young Associates Soda Shop Opening

September 29
Bertie/Chowan County Museum Day/ view photos /

October 13
Rocky Mount Museum Day/ view photos /

October 23
Family Museum Day at Midway Plantation

October 30
Wilmington Museum Day/ view photos /

November 4
The Story of North Carolina Grand Opening Gala

November 17
Durham/Chapel Hill Museum Day/ view photos /

December 4
Annual Holiday Party

 

January 18
Benefactor Circle and Gold Quill Society Dinner

Past Events 2010 - 2011

April 16, 2011
Spring Frolic Gala Evening and La Cage au Frolic

Our signature Gala Evening with cocktails, a seated dinner and exciting live auction, a silent auction featuring exclusive experiences and gift items, and dancing to The Troupers.
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September 10 – January 21, 2011
Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon

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September 22 – January 20, 2011
George Washington Lecture Series

Eight lectures and tour of the exhibit free to Associates members.
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January 21
Benefactor Circle and Gold Quill Society Dinner

General George Washington reprises his appearance at the Museum for a special dinner, the last night of the George Washington exhibit!

February 19
Young Associates 3rd Annual Casino Night

Celebrating North Carolina's NASCAR heritage and the return of Dale Earnhardt's "3 car" to the Museum of History. Casino play, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and music by Killin' Time. More information »

December 5
Annual Family Holiday Party

A family favorite! More information »

September 16
Washington Gala Celebration sponsored by Northwestern Mutual

September 17
Young Associates "Midnight in Washington's Garden" Kick-off

Past Events 2009 - 2010

June 13
Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina

December 16

Joint Holiday Party with NC Museum of Art

Friday, December 11

AlexSandra Lett, author of A Timeless Place, Timeless Recipes and Remedies and other books

Thursday, December 10

Author Anna Ragland Hayes discusses her book, Without Precedent: The Life of Susie Marshall Sharp

Sunday, December 6

Annual Holiday Party / view photos /

Friday, November 13

Young Associates The Story of North Carolina Construction Party / view photos /

Friday, November 6

First Friday and In Search of a New Deal: Images of North Carolina Exhibit Opening

Tuesday, October 27

Wake County Museum Day / view photos /

February 5

Benefactors Dinner / view photos /

February 19

Perspectives on History Lecture Series

March 7

Pirates and Poker Gala / view photos /

April 3 (First Friday)

On Earth's Furrowed Brow

April 7

Legislative Reception / view photos /

April 24–25

Frolic in Wilmington / view photos /

May 8 (First Friday)

Workboats of Core Sound

September

Board Meeting / view photos /

Thursday, September 15

Pitt County Museum Day / view photos /

September 24 – 27

Washington, D. C. Trip / view photos /

Thursday, October 1

Young Associates Oyster Roast / view photos /

Past Events 2008

Charlotte Museum Day / view photos /

Governors Mansion / view photos /

Evening with Governors / view photos /

Holiday Party / view photos /