September 20 (rescheduled) Tobacco Harvest and Hornworm Festival. In the morning, come see costumed interpreters demonstrate tobacco harvesting, stringing, and curing. In the afternoon, hear the sounds of the only tobacco auction left in Durham. There will also be hornworm races and a moon pie eating contest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
October- November Fall Living History Program. Elementary school-aged children are invited to visit on Thursdays and Fridays in October and November to participate in hands-on activities such as food preservation/butter churning, townball, archaeology, tour of the 1852 Duke home or Tobacco History museum. Fee charged: $1 per child. Programs not offered on October 17, November 20 and November 21.
October 18 An Evening at the Homestead. Join the Duke Homestead Junior Interpreters as they prepare the Homestead for winter. This afternoon program features traditional music, wagon rides, fall foods, and 19 th century games. Bring a picnic for dinner on the grounds. 2-6 p.m.
December 5, 12 Christmas by Candlelight. Celebrate an 1870 Christmas during evening tours of the Homestead. The tour features period decorations, caroling, hot apple cider and other goodies. 7-9 p.m.
All events are free unless otherwise stated.