Living History this Weekend in Weaverville

June 11 - 12    Civil War Living History Encampment    In conjunction with 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, members of the 26th NC Regiment will be at Zebulon Vance Birthplace portraying members of the “Jeff Davis Mountaineers”,  a company of infantry being recruited in the mountains of North Carolina. Activities include 19th century military drills, drum and fife concerts, a 19th photographer, recruiting speeches, and more.
Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace is the restored pioneer childhood homestead of North Carolina's Civil War governor and reconstructionist senator. Nestled in the picturesque Reems Creek Valley below the mountains, just a few miles from Weaverville NC, the Vance Birthplace makes an excellent family outing to explore the old grounds, house, outbuildings, seasonal events and visitor center. The Vance Birthplace is located at 911 Reems Creek Rd. in Weaverville, N.C.