Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum

03/22/2026

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We hope all of the attendees at our 5th annual homeschool prom had a good time last night. It sure seemed like they did! I want to take a moment to thank each and every volunteer that assisted in making this event our most successful to date! 💯❤️

Gorgeous Venue - CSS Neuse Civil War Museum - don't overlook this gem in downtown Kinston.🏰 🇺🇲
Food - Olivia’s Catering 🍗🥖
Music - C&C Music 🔊🎵
Charcuterie board - Raine Tyndall 🥑🍓
Ice Cream - Swirls Kinston 🍦🍨
Beverages - Bloom Nutrition 🥛🏺
Dance Floor - Kings Restaurant 🕺💃
Photography- Thousand Words Of Grace Photography 📷🤳
Planning, Vision, Decor, Leadership- Rachel Kennedy Keith Hayes 💪🎖
Creativeness and hard work- Thomas Bailey 💪🎖
Medieval display and setup - Andy Bennett David Stone 💪🎖
Day of event helpers - Bailey Hobson, Nicholas French, David Buck, Sandy Marie Buck, Emily Nethercutt, Miles Harvey, Brianne Hodges

This event was a fundraiser for the Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum to support our programming.

Thank you again!!

03/22/2026

Thank you to C&C Music for being the best DJ again this year! 🎶🎤

We do not own the rights to the music.

03/22/2026

Thank you to C&C Music for being the best DJ again this year! 🎶🎤

We do not own the rights to the music.

03/22/2026

Thank you to C&C Music for being the best DJ again this year! 🎶🎤

We do not own the rights to the music.

03/22/2026

Thank you to C&C Music for being the best DJ again this year! 🎶🎤

We do not own the rights to the music.

12/08/2025

Unfortunately, we've had to cancel the upcoming tea events. Please keep us in mind for March of next year when Robert Smalls tells us of his journey. See events for details!

11/13/2025

☕ Step Back in Time This Holiday Season ☕

Join the Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas Tea—a celebration of history, hospitality, and holiday traditions.

Spend an elegant afternoon surrounded by festive charm, refreshments, and the warmth of community. Whether you're a history lover, a family seeking a special outing, or simply looking for something truly unique this season, this is the perfect escape.

**Saturday, December 13, 2025**
**1pm - 2pm**
CSS Neuse Museum | Downtown Kinston, NC

If you'd like to dress in your Victorian finest, please do so, but everyone and anyone is welcome to immerse yourself in 19th-Century Victorian Christmas traditions. Limited spots available—secure yours now!

**Register Here:** https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wugyz5a

10/30/2025

Please support the Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum by attending our upcoming Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Tickets are only $25.00 per person, and your ticket includes a delightful afternoon tea along with an engaging presentation by Kelly Hancock, the Director of Educational Programs and Interpretation at the American Civil War Museum, who will share fascinating insights about Victorian Christmas Traditions. 🫖☕🎄

Ticket link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wugyz5a/lp/c2ee2fbd-dae6-4dd9-8d27-d3ac436c749c

If you have any questions, please email cssneusegba@gmail. If you would prefer to purchase tickets over the phone, please call 252-526-9600, ext. 222.

09/30/2025

https://www.neusenews.com/index/2025/9/24/event-afternoon-english-tea-at-the-css-neuse-museum

The CSS Neuse Museum is delighted to announce an exclusive Afternoon English Tea event on October 11, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This intimate gathering, limited to 24 participants, offers a unique blend of culinary delights and historical insight. Reservations are required due to limited seatin

09/20/2025

Join us for all of our homeschool day programs for the 2025-2026 school year! After everyone registers, our team will put each student in a group for the field trip. Make sure you include the Co-op or group you would like to be with on the registration form. You can register for all the homeschool day programs now, or you can register each month.

Dates and Themes:
October 8- Espionage
November 5- NC Ironclads and Civil War Weapons
December 17- Victorian Christmas
January 8- Environmental Education
February 12- NC History
March 12- Women's History
April 16- NC Government

For each of these programs, staff from other NC Historic Sites, other State of NC agencies, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations will assist in creating engaging experiences for your homeschool student(s). We aim to include as many hands-on activities as possible. Most of our stations will last around twelve minutes, and families will have a chance to rotate through several stations. Some months, we will also feature a guest speaker, with additional details sent out before the program.

The cost is $2.00 plus tax per student. Beginning in October, adult admission will be free, but everyone will still need to register. Ages 3 and under are free.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/y49amdu7

Registration will close on the Monday before the event date, so we can organize groups and send out the list. We will reopen registration after each homeschool day program is finished.
If you have any questions, please email Rachel at [email protected].