Newport Historical Museum - Newport NC

10/14/2026

Join us for our next Panera fundraiser on 10-22.

09/12/2026

The celebration of The Teacherage 100th Anniversary on 9-3-26 went surprisingly well. It was a very large undertaking for us, and there were a couple of hiccups. No one complained, and we only received compliments, so thank you so much! Everyone seemed to have a great time. I have attached a list of our sponsors and others we needed to thank. Enjoy the photos!

09/06/2026

08/22/2026

If you missed the last Parlor Talk on August 6, you missed a fun and informative morning finding and exploring "Rabbit Holes" in the Museum and Newport led by Carol Mizelle and Betsy Garner. There was a follow-up Parlor Talk on August 12 with Dee Lewis on genealogy.

08/22/2026

The next Parlor Talk will be the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Teacherage on Thursday, September 3, 2026, 11 am. There will be a ribbon-cutting, refreshments, door prizes and museum tours.

08/22/2026

Thank you to Pat Joyce for donating his $135.00 win from the August 8 Annual Meeting 50/50 drawing to the Museum!

08/14/2026

Our Annual Meeting was held on August 8 in the St. James Fellowship Hall. We had 33 present, and everyone had a great time! We also got our annual business done! Scholarships were awarded to Cooper Wilkinson, Leighton Overall, and Jillian Webb. We wish the best to these outstanding students as they begin their college experience this year. Officers and members-at-large were elected. We have two new members-at-large, Frances Corbett and Betsy Garner. Outgoing members-at-large, Trudy Nelson and Becky Clark, were given certificates of appreciation. The 2025 Annual Meeting minutes, financial report, and 2026-2027 budget were approved. Committee reports were provided. Newport Mayor Brenda Harris spoke to the group. Bill Henderson shared memories about his 5th grade class meeting in the Teacherage for that school year and how his teacher, Gloria Fish, made a lasting impression on her students. Lunch from Smithfield's was enjoyed by all!

07/07/2026

A huge thank you to Liz Garner, daughter of Macon Garner, for donating his Forestry Service uniform and other artifacts to the Museum. We also thank Frances and David VanPatten for setting up this wonderful display. Plan a visit to see this new exhibit and others you may not have seen.