Poplar
Grove Presents
Victorian
Wedding Traditions
WILMINGTON
- Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Poplar
Grove continues presenting stories of the American South in
the 1800's. Throughout the month of April the plantation's tours
highlight "Victorian Wedding Traditions," the history of
local and country weddings, before and during the Civil War.
In 1862 Scotts Hill resident Captain Joseph Christopher Shepard married
Henrietta Simmons Foy, also of Scotts Hill. Their wedding is
different from the Victorian wedding customs popular with
young couples before the start of the Civil War .
Henrietta
Foy Simmons Shepard
"We're
very excited about being able to share the stories of the
people who lived here during the Civil War with visitors to
the plantation." said Public Relations Director, Jeanne Walker.
Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm, Sunday, noon to 5pm. Last
tour begins at 4PM. Adults:
$10, Seniors & Military: $9, Students(ages 6-15): $5, Groups of 15 or
more: $8. Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 US Highway 17
North, Wilmington, N.C. 28411. For more information call (910) 686-9518 or
visit www.poplargrove.com.
150 years ago
the Civil War took it's toll on the south. Join us any day in April, for
a great opportunity to learn about wedding customs before and during
the Civil War.
Throughout
2011, Poplar Grove presents the lives and times of pioneers,
founders,
and ancestors through exhibits, cherished words and traditions left
behind.
Marriage
Pages of Foy Family Bible
Watch
www.poplargrove.com or
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fantastic opportunties to learn about and appreciate our
American heritage.
