Devil to Pay and No Pitch Hot

Event Description:

Historic Edenton State Historic Site will host “Devil to Pay and No Pitch Hot,” an engaging, day-long symposium highlighting maritime, regional, and Edenton history. This unique event will feature a series of expert presentations, followed by a special guided tour of the iconic 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse.

The symposium will feature archaeologists, curators, and historic experts who will cover a range of topics related to maritime history and the local heritage of Edenton and the surrounding region. Tickets for the event are $10 each and can be purchased in advance. Day-of tickets are not guaranteed as seats are limited. To secure your spot, please contact the Historic Edenton Visitor Center at (252) 632-5020. Tickets are non-refundable and payment is accepted by cash or check only. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to explore the rich maritime history of the region!

Schedule of Events

10 am - Excavating Earliest Edenton: 2001 Archaeology Under the Chowan County Courthouse
11 am - Archaeological Remains of Galley General Arnold: the "John's Wreck", Edenton, NC
1:30 pm - India Ink and Permanent Marks: Tattoos Among Sailors at Fort Fisher
2:30 pm - The Management of Free and Enslaved Laborers in North Carolina's Antebellum Shad and Herring Fisheries
4 pm - Special Guided Tour of 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse

Ticket purchase required

Price:

$10

When is the Event?:

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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