Children’s activities, guest speakers, a “tea party” on the Intracoastal Waterway, demonstrations by weavers and spinners, an encampment of reenactors, and Virginia Reel dance lessons are all on the schedule for the Historical Society of Topsail Island’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary.
The event, “Colonial Topsail,” is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Historic Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach. There’s no cost to attend.
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The opening ceremony will be hosted by a Thomas Jefferson reenactor and be joined by Topsail High School JROTC Coast Guard Color Guard, and the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps.
There will be a Revolutionary War encampment in partnership with Moores Creek National Battlefield, and demonstrations by the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
Children’s activities begin at 11:30 a.m. with “What is Freedom?” and tea party, and from 12:30 to 3 p.m. colonial-themed crafts such as weaving, beading and whirligigs. Outdoor games include hoop races, hopscotch and jump rope. Activities are geared toward ages 4 to12.
A “Colonial Lunch” of Brunswick stew, cornbread, a drink, and dessert will be available for $12 per person from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made through the society’s website.
The Missiles and More Museum will open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day.
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“We are pleased to kick-off the America 250th anniversary with Colonial Topsail,” said Kim McClusky, the A250 committee chair, in a release. “Our region has significant Revolutionary War history. Colonial Topsail will be a fun, family-friendly, awareness-raising, celebration of our history.”
