Winton Historical Association

09/28/2026

On September 19th, members and friends gathered at the Hobson Reynolds National Elks Shrine in Winton. We thank the Shrine for its hospitality.

Earl Ijames, Curator at the NC Museum of History in Raleigh, presented an excellent and entertaining program to our group about the history of Naval Stores and the longleaf pine. A video, filmed by Marvin Jones and set up for your viewing by Lee Britt from the Albemarle Regional Library, is attached.

After the program, Mr. Ijames visited longleaf pine sites on the farms of members, Bud Jones and Colin & Patsy Jones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP3YwozfznA

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

Join us at 1:00 pm Saturday, September 19th, to hear the dynamic Earl Ijames, curator at the NC Museum of History. Learn about the importance of longleaf pines to our past in Northeastern NC and what they can contribute to our future. Location: Elks National Shrine, 102 Hobson Reynolds Road, Winton, NC

09/16/2026

Saturday, September 19th at 1:00 pm
Elks Shrine, 102 Hobson Reynolds Road, Winton, NC

Earl Ijames
Curator of African American, Agriculture, and Community History at the NC Museum of History

Naval Stores: The Real Tar Heels
A History of the Long Leaf Pine Forest
& Call for Conservation

09/06/2026

Recently, Clemmie Archer Moore visited the Winton Post Office Museum with her sister, Annette Archer. They viewed the Chowan Beach exhibit on loan from the Museum of the Albemarle until September 21, 2026.

Clemmie visited Chowan Beach often as a child. From 1961, she is pictured standing by her favorite ride. Her father worked at the beach and would turn on the ride for her. 1961 to 2026...65 years of good memories!

09/02/2026

Learn about the history of the Longleaf Pine Forest and the production of pine based products (naval stores) that were central to the economy of NE North Carolina in colonial times and aided in economic recovery after the Civil War.

We invite you to hear a dynamic speaker, Earl Ijames, on Saturday, September 19th. Please join us at 1:00 pm at the Elks Shrine at 102 Hobson Reynolds Road in Winton where we will meet in the event center adjacent to the hotel.

Earl Ijames is Curator of Agriculture, African American, and Community History for the NC Museum of History.

08/20/2026