3.30.2011

The museum is staying busy preparing for our "Roanoke Valley in the 1960's" event. On May 12th, a brand new exhibit will open, consisting of 1960's memorabilia, newspaper articles, clothes, and much more. This will be a permanent exhibit, but come out and be one of the first to see it! We will be at Roanoke Rapids High School on May 13th,  premiering our 1960's documentary film. A lot of effort has been put into the film by students from the high school, and we are very excited to have the community come out and see the end result. And finally, on May 14th we will be on the museum lawn rocking out to music of the 60's with our very own band "The What", along with several other entertainers. Our band members from RRHS have all put a lot of time and effort in to get the band going, and are very excited to perform. This is going to be a great night for the whole family with food, music, and lots of fun.

Tickets for all 3 days of the event are on sale now and going fast! For just $10, you can get an all-access pass, which gives you admission to all 3 days; the exhibit opening, film premier, and concert. Additionally, pass holders will get VIP seating at the concert. Individual tickets can be purchased for each days event, and are $5 each. We are fully expecting each day to sell out, so get your tickets now! Call the museum at 252-537-2769 to get your tickets!

Coming up on April 20th, at 6:30pm, Christopher Wright, humanities professor at Halifax Community College, will present "The Music of the 1960s". Come out to hear what is sure to be a great lecture in preparation for "Roanoke Valley in the 1960's". Admission is $4 to the general public, $3 for members of the Friends of the Canal. Get your tickets and ask how you can join the Friends of the Canal today by calling 252-537-2769.

3.18.11

With the amazing weather we have today, it's a great day to visit the museum and take a walk on the trail. The museum is open from 9-4 every day except Sunday and Monday. Admission is $4 for the general public, $2 for Halifax county residents, and kids 8 and under are free!

Our next lecture will be on Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30pm. Dr. Greg Taylor, professor of history at Chowan University and author of The History of the North Carolina Communist Party, will present "It’s About Time: Race, Class, Gender, and the 1960s Ethos that Facilitated Unionization in the Textile Mills of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina". Call (252) 537-2769 to reserve your spot now! Admission is $4 to the general public, $3 for members of the Friends of the Canal.

 Preparations for the "Roanoke Valley in the 1960's" event in May are in full swing! 3 days of food, fun, and music! On May 12th, we will be debuting a brand new exhibit at the museum showcasing the 1960's. May 13th will be the premier of a documentary created by students at Roanoke Rapids High School, and will be shown at the school. And on May 14th we will be having a huge outdoor concert here on the museum lawn. We'll have some great 60's music, food, fellowship and plenty of fun! All access passes are on sale, and cost $10 each. With an all access pass, you get admission to all 3 events, and VIP seating at the concert. Individual tickets for each event will go on sale on April 1st, and will cost $5 each. We are really excited and hope you will come join us for what promises to be a great 3 days!

Visit the Museum

A visit to the museum and trail is a great way to spend the day. The trail is over 7 miles long, with plenty of great sights along the way. Walk a short way, or walk the whole thing! Then stop in at the museum and learn about the canal, what it was used for, how it was built, and much more. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9-4 each day. Admission is $4 for non county residents, $2 for Halifax county residents, and kids ages 8 and under are free!