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Scheduled Events

Downtown MHC Mural Painting
by students of Cape Lookout HS
on Chalk & Gibbs Ins. & RE building
Painting begins Monday, April 2

Time Capsule Opening
S.8th Street Police Station
Sat, May 5, 11am

Sesquicentennial Quilt Display
The History Place
Wed, May 10-19

Opening Ceremonies
Railway Depot
Thu, May 10, 5:30-7:30pm

Sponsors Train Ride
Fri, May 11

The Beach Bop/Shag
Dance and Competition
The Civic Center
Sat, May 12, 7-11pm

New Bern RT Train Rides
May 12 & 13

Waterfront Art Walk
Evans Street Waterfront
Sat, May 12, 10am-6pm
Sun, May 13, 12-5pm
Sat, May 19, 10am-6pm
Sun, May 20, 12-5pm

Sesquicentennial Parade
Arendell Street
Sat, May 12, 11am

Interdenominational Church Homecoming and Thanksgiving for Community Life. Potluck Lunch/Music/Lighting
of the 150th Birthday Cake
MHC Train Depot/City Park
Sun, May 13, 12:30pm

Laurence Stith & the Carteret Chorale "Hollywood to Broadway" Concert
The History Place
Mon, May 14, 8pm

North Carolina Symphony
City Park
Thu, May 17, 7-9pm

"A Little Taste of Heaven..."
DMCRA Homes Tour Preview Party
Railway Depot
Fri, May 18, 7-10pm

DMCRA Homes & Heritage Tour
Downtown Neighborhoods
Sat, May 19, 10am-5pm

Homes & Heritage Tour Box Lunch
available at the Railway Depot
$10 each, Sat, May 19

Street Dance
Brent Bennett
& the Carolina Beach Club
Jaycee Park
Sat, May 19, 7-9pm

Heritage Fun Run
Evans Street Neighborhood
Sat, May 19, 8am

MHC Maritime Heritage Display
Sat, May 19, 10-5pm
Katherine Davis Park

Model Train Show

Local Musicians/Multiple Venues

Fireworks Display
Morehead City Waterfront
Sat, May 19, 9pm

Neighborhood Heritage Tours
Mon, May 14, Tue, May 15
Wed, May 16

Photography Exhibit
The History Place
Sat, May 12- Sun, May 19

Historical Play
"Allow Me to Introduce Myself"
First Baptist Church
Adults $10, High School Students $6
Mon, May 14, 7pm
Tues, May 15, 7pm
Fri, May 18, 7pm

DMCRA Wine and Cheese Party [Mayor's Reception/Closing Ceremonies]
Tickets $20, MHC Train Depot
Sat, May 19, 6-8pm

Rodney and one of his many friends
at The History Place

Although Rodney Kemp cheerfullly admits he is from "off" he truly grew up in Morehead City and this is home. After gradutation from Texas Tech [with a triple major in English, Journalism and History], he returned to "home" and taught high school history for fifteen years. He currently is employed by Chalk and Gibbs Insurance Company and teaches a community college course at night on Carteret County History at the History Place. This current event sponsored by Sound Bank is a very special opportunity. We get both great food AND great entertainment for free. It just doesn't get any better! Thanks again, Sound Bank.

Our first Sesquicentennial event, a series of "Evenings with Rodney and Friends" is over, and the final countdown to Morehead City's 150th birthday party continues.


Our final "Rodney and Friends" was held on Harkers Island at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum as part of their ongoing Community Nights. Rodney's panel included Bob Guthrie, Maxine Lynch, Caroline Melke and Libbie Arendell. The discussion centered around Morehead City folks, many of whom are "kin" to families down east and how the two communities share common values. It was an evening of wonderful fellowship and delicious food.


Earlier Rodney said , “During our weekly meetings we talk about a lot of significant historical information about Morehead City. We came up with the idea to inspire and inform the public for the Sesquicentennial celebration by holding monthly evening meetings. I will interview a panel of our committee members to discuss things that have happened in Morehead since 1957 in addition to things prior to 1957. Planned topics include the growth of churches, businesses, the population shifts and their effect on the environment, the continued expansion in Morehead and the changes that have taken place here.”

Rodney's panel of friends changed each month. The first panel was a great success, and included Bob Guthrie, Maxine Lynch. Reggie Lewis and Libby Arendell. Time-Warner videotaped several of our sessions and aired them on Channel 10. We wish these sessions could have gone on forever. Thank you Sound Bank for your generous sponsorship.


Mary Charles Jenkins, Sound Bank Marketing Manager
and Bev Daniels


Rodney's Ladies: D.J. Femia Leeuwenburg, Patricia Raskin, Nancy Toothman and Sally Smith after another successful "Evening."


Info? e mail events@mhc150.com,
or call: 247.1133

Additional Events & Activities
Murals: Cape Lookout HS; Arts Council
Art Contest in the Schools
Essay Contest in the Schools
Historic Curb Market Open Both Weekends

25th Anniversary Exhibit
of the The Crystal Coast Quilters Guild


We would love to have your help in these last weeks. We need volunteers to help staff our storefront at 910 Arendell Street and to help with other tasks during the celebration week. Do join in and take an active part in our celebration. You can ontact us at: eventsr@mhc150.com
or 247.1133 Thank you!

Note: A Sesquicentennial Time Capsule
will be buried in 2008 with along with a monument & subscription pavers. More information about this will be available after the celebration festivities end.

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