DUELING TAVERNS WEEKEND A WINNER
TAVERN DUELERS, YOUNG & OLDER GATHER FOR GAMES & COMMUNITY
FOSHE TAVERN DUEL HItS A BULLSEYE
TWO DAYS OF OLD THYME FUN, LICENSES AWARDED
Although the Tavern Dueling weekend just ended, the enjoyment and the memories of this first time Edenton event will linger, possibly long enough to schedule a second annual event next March.
Sponsored by the Friends of State Historic Sites Edenton, FOSHE President Allison Gottlieb and volunteer members, along with Edenton Historic State Site Manager Laura Rogers
organized the two day tavern duel. The group is receiving high-praise from everyone attending. Participating merchants reveled in the Dueling Tavern theme, donning costumes and preparing items complimenting the event. Think Guinness Beer Bread, Colonial Oatmeal Porter and Penelope Barker Punch.
The Bayside Bakery and Boards attracted a large crowd Friday night as the corner of E. King and S. Broad St. was packed with anxious bread samplers, enjoying the Guinness Beer Bread baker Heather Sexton created for the event. Patrick Sexton emulated times gone by when baker assistants would stand on street corners sampling snippets of bread enticing customers to venture inside and please their palates.Sexton provided samples for local tavern revelers, pulling out all of the stops and vintage attire for the evening. The bakery was shoulder to shoulder with dueling bakery enthusiasts vying for cream filled doughnuts and scones that complimented beer.
Not to be outdone by the neighboring bakers, Greybeard’s Cigar Bar proprietor Thomas Gardener, dressed in authentic tavern garb raised the tavern apron bar, ordering aprons authentically created out of the same styled cotton canvas material as original tavern aprons.
Brian Roberts entered Waterman’s in the duel, offering Colonial Oatmeal Porter along with a Penelope Barker Punch. Roberts would not divulge if anyone ordered both drinks and had a two fisted ‘dual’.
The highlight of the event and the weekend was the gathering at the James Iredell House. The sprawling lawn was the perfect pitch for Bocce and other lawn games. Inside the two taverns, period inspired drinks were enjoyed while there was much historical role play. While one tavern was filled with the smell of hops, the other wafted aromas of coffee brewing.
For participants collecting four merchant marks a reproduction of a wax sealed Tavern License was awarded.
While the event was enjoyed by many participants, raising glasses throughout the event, merchants also appeared to be having an enjoyable evening.. The merchants that participated attracted a crowd and contributed to the flavor and fun of the event.
Gilbert Stuart was putting brush to canvas at the Chowan Arts Council replicating a painting of President George Washington originally painted by Chowan County Commission Vice Chair Larry McLaughlin. The artist - McLaughlin - is a member of the CAC and his work hangs in the gallery. One of the highlights of the weekend was being able to enjoy the Iredell House and its bucolic setting. It was a perfect evening for a garden party in the midst of Dueling Taverns.
TAYLOR KNIGHT-TURNER OFFERS SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
PAWS, CLAWS and CREATIVITY
If relief sculpture art has always caught your eye, Pontiac Michigan artist Taylor Knight-Turner demonstrated her talent in a workshop for all ages called 'Paws, Claws, and Creativity' on Wednesday, March 4, 4-6 pm, followed by 'wine and cheese - meet and greet' at 6:00 pm with the artist.
Taylor Knight-Turner is an interdisciplinary artist currently living in Pontiac, Michigan. She holds a BFA in Art from Southern Methodist University and an MFA in Sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her research-based practice is informed by cultural anthropology with an emphasis on agriculture, suburbia, and food culture.
"Industrialized capitalism impedes our ability to develop relationships with the land we occupy," said Knight-Turner. "Factory farming abstracts food and prevents consumers from knowing how and where their food is produced. Suburbanization and urbanization sterilize and conform our environments, further distancing us from being in relationship with the land and our non-human communities. All of this contributes to the Western attitude of viewing the land as a resource to be mined, rather than a matrix of inter-species relationships that can and ought to be reciprocal,"
With an anthropological lens, Taylor’s work investigates how to rebuild reciprocity by being in community with the land we occupy and the non-human neighbors we share it with.
ThePeanutFactory,org is a non-profit organization founded by Lincoln Adams and Julia Townsend. The Peanut Factory, Inc. is an artist residency and community arts program located in a 1932 peanut processing mill at 916 Badham Rd., Edenton.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHAMBER MEMBERS TO MINGLE
CHARLIE MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
DUELING TAVERNS TAKING SHAPE
DUELING TAVERNS TAKING SHAPE
CHARLIE MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
DUELING TAVERNS TAKING SHAPE
CHARLIE MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
CHARLIE MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
CHARLIE MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
VOLUNTEER SEASON IS UPON US
DRAWAN TO ART CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT
CHARLIE MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET
DRAWAN TO ART CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT
DRAWAN TO ART CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT
DRAWAN TO ART CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT
DRAWAN TO ART CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT
DRAWAN TO ART CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT
A SUNNY March 7 SATURDAY DOWNTOWN
Edenton Hot Dog Company Rolls Up Town
The Little Free Library for Young and Older Kids
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AT THE FARMERS MARKET
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AT THE FARMERS MARKET
The Little Free Library for Young and Older Kids
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AT THE FARMERS MARKET
The Little Free Library for Young and Older Kids
The Little Free Library for Young and Older Kids
The Little Free Library for Young and Older Kids
Paul Kothe' Makes Music in the Park
THE TROLLY WAS PACKED MOST OF THE DAY
The Little Free Library for Young and Older Kids
Placing Color around town
THE TROLLY WAS PACKED MOST OF THE DAY
THE TROLLY WAS PACKED MOST OF THE DAY
THE TROLLY WAS PACKED MOST OF THE DAY
THE TROLLY WAS PACKED MOST OF THE DAY
THE TROLLY WAS PACKED MOST OF THE DAY
Weather Update- March 13 - 19
HISTORIC EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA 7-DAY WEATHER OUTLOOK
📍 Historic Edenton North Carolina — 7-Day Weather Outlook
Friday, March 13 — Thursday, March 19, 2026
Friday
🌤️ Mostly sunny and cooler
High: ~60°F • Low: ~48°F
A pleasant, quieter end to the week.
Saturday
☀️ Sunny and warm
High: ~71°F • Low: ~48°F
Beautiful early-spring weather.
Sunday
🌦️ Increasing clouds with afternoon showers
High: ~71°F • Low: ~63°F
Mild with rain chances later in the day.
Monday
⛈️ Windy, warm, showers & thunderstorms possible
High: ~74°F • Low: ~37°F
Storms could bring gusty winds before cooler air moves in.
Tuesday
🌤️ Much cooler with sunshine returning
High: ~49°F • Low: ~28°F
A sharp drop in temperatures after Monday’s front.
Wednesday
⛅ Cool with sun and clouds
High: ~50°F • Low: ~38°F
Seasonable late-winter conditions.
Thursday
☀️ Sunny and milder
High: ~61°F • Low: ~44°F
A pleasant warming trend begins again.
🌟 Weekly Outlook Summary
A classic March roller-coaster pattern unfolds across Edenton this week. Warm sunshine dominates Saturday before clouds and showers arrive Sunday, followed by a windy storm system Monday that could produce thunderstorms.
Behind the front, temperatures drop sharply Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a return to cool early-spring air. By Thursday, sunshine returns and temperatures begin to moderate once again.
🧭 Weekly Weather Headlines
• ☀️ Beautiful spring weather Saturday
• 🌦️ Showers developing Sunday
• ⛈️ Windy storms possible Monday
• 📉 Sharp cooldown Tuesday
• ☀️ Sunshine and milder air by Thursday
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, FRIDAY NIGHT CATFISH
Saint Ann's Parish Hall is the place to be during Friday night's during Lent. ...
Kids and Cops Glow Run
T-shirt enthusiasts need to register before April 9, to receive a Kids and Cops Glow Run t-shirt. The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to host the upcoming Kids and Cops: Glow Run. This exciting event is focused on giving back to the children in our community and strengthening the bond between local law enforcement and our youth.
The Kids and Cops program, established in 2012, was created to build lasting, positive relationships through mentorship, summer camps, and community events. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone for connecting officers and kids in meaningful ways.
The 5K run will light up the night with a fun glow run experience, according to the sheriff's office.
Each race packet will include glow gear to help you shine as you run. Participants who register by the early sign-up date will also receive a commemorative event t-shirt.
Join the department and the sheriff for a night of fun, fitness, and community spirit to support our youth. To register go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Edenton/KidsAndCopsGlowRun
Childrens Festival, April 18
On Saturday, April 18, the Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership (CPSSP) will be hosting the 18 annual week of the young child event.
The yearly Children's Festival brings families, service providers and a massive amount of volunteers together to promote a safe and smart start to a child’s future. A variety of games and active, fun events are scheduled for the kids and a vast selection of information on services and programs to assist children and families facing the joy and challenges of raising youngsters.
In years past, the petting zoo was one of the major attractions of the event.
CPSSP program coordinator Sarah Williams, highlighted services the Smart Start program offers. “Parents who need support improving parenting skills, addressing a specific child behavior, or simply want to ensure that they are doing their best as a parent can enroll in the Triple P program. The partnership schedules both one-on-one and group sessions to help parents address child behaviors or other issues causing them stress or concern.
In the past more than 500 adults and children lined up early and enjoyed the event at Perquimans Recreation Center.
“‘We’re celebrating the lives of young children, providing them with educational experiences, while at the same time because we are a rural community, we are trying to get parents information on what services are available,” Williams said. “Many services are available, but people don’t necessarily know about them or want to ask for help. Working with other agencies and organizations in the community to come together to tackle the big issues facing early child care and education is another way of supporting families.”
This year’s Week of the Young Child Children’s Festival and Safe Kids Day begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 1:00 p.m at the Perquimans Recreation Center.
ANNUAL LION'S CLUB BREAKFAST FOR THE BLIND
The Edenton Lions Club is sponsoring a Breakfast for the Blind on Saturday, March 28 at the Edenton United Methodist Church.The event begins at 6:30 a.m. and continues until 10:00 a.m. The ticket pays for breakfast plus the money helps pay for eye exams, eye glasses and a vision van along with other events and supplies.