30th Anniversary

The Artful Peanut

Saturday, July 31st

9:00AM to 5:00PM

Celebrating 30 Years of Being pNuts For You!

It's been thirty years since Poplar Grove, the oldest peanut plantation in the south opened it's doors to the public for tours. Dating to 1795, the plantation founds it's way back to prosperity after the Civil War through the cultivation of peanuts.

Now part of the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, on the National Register of Historic Places and a non-profit foundation, Poplar Grove continues today to educate students and visitors about farm life and the history of the American South.

A very special day on the plantation to celebrate Poplar Grove's 30th year of being open to the public. We show our appreciation for the contribution to Poplar Grove made by the tiny little peanut.

We very much appreciate Poplar Grove's neighbors the many creative folks living on Cape Fear. They work, volunteer and share their gifts with us throughout the year.

Peanut-iest Day in the South

Saturday, July 31st
9am to 5pm

It's everything peanuts !

In its time, the manor house was the hub of the community; as the post office for Scotts Hill and the place to go for a Saturday night dance. The plantation remains the heart of the community today, as the meeting place for the local farmers market, for classes, for annual events, for local organizations
such as the Master Gardeners, Cape Fear Woodcarvers, Brownies and others.

On Saturday, July 31, from 9am to 5pm the plantation celebrates thirty years of "being nuts for its neighbors".

Come join the folks at Poplar Grove to celebrate the arts, the south, and of course,

the peanut!

Here's What's In Store !

9:30am OPENING CEREMONY starts the celebration off with complimentary anniversary cake, peanut butter (what else!), served throughout the day!

9:00am - 5:00pm THE PEANUT PLANTATION LIFE It was this little nut that brought the plantation back to civilization after the war. The romance between Poplar Grove and the Peanut is everywhere today.

Inside the manor house tour with costumed guides
In the craft studios weaver/spinner, basket maker
In the tenant house - cooking peanuts, samples
In the Agricultural Building: exhibits, video, modern day farmer, displays, tools, equipment
In the garden plants
Under the shade trees, vendors with baked, fried, buttered, roasted, creamed peanut-licious treats plus lots of other goodies

9 AM to 5 PM A New Work by Ivey Hayes

North Carolina born, raised and educated, beloved artist Ivey Hayes has created a special painting just for Poplar Grove. This beautiful depiction of the Peanut Harvest will be presented to the public for the first time. Meet Ivey Hayes and enjoy the beauty of a creative heart. Ivey will be inside the manor house from 9am to 5pm. A generous soul, Ivey Hayes is donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of his works to the non-profit Poplar Grove Foundation. Watch for a pre-sale announcement of the limited edition print at www.poplargrove.com.

9 AM to 5 PM Creative Artist of Hampstead Annual Show and Sale
Not everyone is aware that Cape Fear is packed with abundant talent. Many local artisans have had pieces featured in books, magazines and museums. From 9 AM to 5 PM the Creative Artists of Hampstead hold their Annual Show and Sale in the Poplar Grove Cultural Arts Center. Accomplished and amateur painters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers are awarded first through third place in their category. Book signings, silent auctions and demonstrations throughout the day. The show continues on Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

9 AM to 5 PM Hammer In Courtesy of ABANA

The local chapter of Artist Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA) holds a Hammer In from 9am to 5pm in the Poplar Grove Blacksmith Shop. Talented members take turns demonstrating throughout the day. Different techniques, materials and equipment are used to create gates, tables, decor, and much more.

9 AM to 5 PM Cindy Rhodes

Cindy plays the delightful sounds of the hammered dulcimer throughout the day. Cindy, a classically trained musician writing original music for piano and dulcimer. Also an accomplished artist, Cindy is one of the many multi-talented folks that live on Cape Fear.

We're delighted she's agreed to play her original music for Poplar Grove.

Come on out to the
old plantation and see what's cookin'.

July 31, 9 AM to 5 PM

10200 US Highway 17, Wilmington, NC 28411