Experience the American Revolution in North Carolina through the eyes of 14-year-old Hugh McDonald and his friend, Anne Taylor. Friends in Liberty is based on the original journal of McDonald, the son of Highland Scots Loyalists, who joined the Sixth North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Army in 1776. The fictitious character Anne Taylor gives us a girl’s view of life during the Revolutionary War as she struggles with increasing responsibilities at home after her brother Samuel joins the militia.

Hugh McDonald’s alter ego, actor Spencer Bloom, sums up the power Friends in Liberty can have for students: “I thought it was remarkable that the responsibilities of the Revolution fell into the hands of young people. But in the course of shooting this film, I realized that revolution still comes from the younger generation. That’s what makes this story so powerful. Young people continue to be the incendiary change in the world, the revolutionaries.”

First Friday at the History Museum is tonight from 6-9 pm.  The free film will begin at 7 pm.  The Museum Shop will offer wine and light refreshments.  The DVD of the film will also be on sale.

A Production of the North Carolina Museum of History

Funded by the State Officers Club, North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Time: 52 minutes

Award: North Carolina Museums Council: Best Historical Film 2010.

There has never been a more exciting time to be a member of the North Carolina Museum of History.  The world-class Thomas Day exhibit is now open with its stellar furniture collection, a recreation of Day's parlor and workshop, and wonderful talking portraits. 

September will mark the arrival of the Real George Washington, a remarkable traveling exhibit from Mount Vernon that brings our first President to life in a fascinating way.  Associates members will be able to visit the exhibit as many times as they like in its September to January run, saving the $10 entry fee every time!

The Associates lecture series offers eight lectures on a variety of topics beginning September 22; members will be able to attend every lecture for free.

Our October 12-15 Charleston tour is for our members only--a great way to explore a historic city with folks who care about the past and about our place in it.

Members also receive discounts in the Museum Shop--including the exhibit store that will be open as part of the Washington exhibit.

Other membership perks include invitations to member-only events, weekly e-newsletters, being "in the know" about all the Museum's offerings, and early, discounted registration for summer camps.

Memberships for a single adult begin at $50.  Couples are $75 for benefits for two, and families receive membership benefits for every family member for $100.  You can always join at a higher level for even more benefits. It's all tax deductible.

Join by logging onto our website at www.ncmuseumassoc.com or calling Marion Dees at 919-807-7853.