Noted authors, Stan Posner and his wife, Sandra Phillips-Posner, on February 1 visited the Averasboro Battlefield & Museum. Their visit had been arranged by Sharon Stevens, the Marketing Director for the Dunn Area Tourism Authority. The Posners are authors of a book entitled Drive I-95, which they update and re-print periodically. Their purpose in visiting the Averasboro Battlefield, along with other points of interest in the area, was to determine if the places they visited should be listed as a good place for travelers on Interstate 95 to pull off the interstate and visit while they are passing through the area. We are happy to report that the Averasboro Battlefield and Museum will be listed in the next edition of the Posners’ book, Drive I-95. Incidentally, the current book Drive I-95 is available for purchase at the Averasboro Museum Gift Shop. Anyone planning to travel I-95,with a little bit of time to spend touring, would be wise to purchase the book and find a fabulous amount of information as well as may highlighted places to visit. Thanks Sharon for bringing the Posners by to visit with Averasboro.

Each year, exciting events are happening at the Averasboro Battlefield and Museum. Although specific events and times differ from year to year, here are some of the wonderful and informative events we have hosted recently. Be sure to check on this website from time to time for exact events, dates, and features.

Living History

Periodically, the Averasboro Battlefield is the site of a Living History Event. This all day event presents Living Historians, Reenactors, Displays, Presentations and Demonstrations. In addition to historical themes, the event has provided other fun and interesting things to do for the entire family, such as a Ghost Walk Tour for several years and Horse and Pony Rides. As experience is gained hosting the Living History event, the Averasboro Battlefield Commission trys to make each progressive one bigger and better than the last, with different activties added each time.

Averasboro Fiber Festival

A relatively new event is the Fiber Festival held in the spring of the year. You can see spinning, weaving, knitting, sheep shearing, working sheep dogs, and more at this very popular event.

Battle Reenactment

Periodicially, every few years, Averasboro will be the site of a large reenactment of the March 1865 battle. Reenactors from all over come together to present the Averasboro story through infantry, artillery, and cavalry tactics and demonstrations.

Field Trips and Tours

Averasboro Battlefield and Museum welcomes your group or school for a field trip of pre-arranged tour. Contact the Battlefield office for information and arrangements.

Golf Benefit

Periodically, the Averasboro Battlefield Commission and Museum will sponsor a golf benefit. Proceeds go to ABCI for the continued preservation and presentation of Averasboro Battlefield and Museum.

Since dates, locations, and rules may change from event to event, visit the web pages explicity providing rules and entry forms as well as dates and locations.

Averasboro Battlefield and Museum is a non-profit community based organization.

Yard Sale

A very popular event is the Averasboro Yard Sale. This event is usually held mid-summer and proceeds go to the furtherance of the ABCI preservation efforts for Averasboro Battlefield and Museum. Contributors and shoppers are extremely welcome.