Join nationally recognized folk musician Anne Lough and historian/author Miller Pope as they take us on a fascinating and uniquely American journey through time. Discover the rich tapestry of history and folklore that shaped what we know today as American Folk Music and the Golden Age of Piracy. Afternoon and evening adventures include an optional boat trip to Battery Island and Bonnets Creek, pirate grounds from days gone by, as well as a ghost walk through historic Southport and an old-fashioned oyster roast.

Date Available: November 8 - 12, 2010

Cost per participant:

$361/adult single-occupancy; $305/adult double-occupancy; $163/child ages 6+; and

$69/child ages 2 - 5. Children fees are per paid adult.

Costs include 4 nights lodging, 11 meals and program fees. Commuter rates available.

Additional Field Trip Fees (optional):

Harbor Tour with Captain Felton $20/adult and children ages 12+; $10/child under 12
Southport Ghost Walk $10/adult and children ages 12+; $5/child under 12

Agenda

Monday

1:00 - 5:30 PM	Arrival
5:30 - 6:00 PM	Dinner
7:00 PM	Orientation

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

7:30 - 8:00 AM	Breakfast
8:30 - 9:15 AM	Chapel
9:30 - 10:30 AM	Session I: Our Songs Our Roots
10:45 - 11:45 PM	Session II: Pirates and Ghosts!
12:00 - 12:30 PM	Lunch
1:15 - 3:15 PM	Session III: Ecology of the Coastal Cape Fear: Select Field Trips
3:15 - 5:15 PM	Break
5:30 – 6:00 PM	Dinner
7:00 PM	Evening Program (Bonfire/Music Jam, Southport Ghost Walk*, and Oyster Roast)

Friday

7:30 - 8:00 AM	Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 AM	Chapel
9:30 -10:00 AM	Room Checkout
10:30 – 11:30 AM	Historical Fort Caswell Walking Tour
12:00 PM	Departure

Note: All outdoor activities are weather permitting and subject to change accordingly.