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Field & Factory

Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Time: 11:15 AM

Venue: Duke Homestead State Historic Site, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions that each group of people working in tobacco made to North Carolina’s culture and powerful economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while addressing the inequalities in tobacco’s labor forces. You will depart from the visitor’s center lobby at 11:15am and 2:15pm on Saturday, September 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. Admission is free.

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Field & Factory

“Arrive fifteen minutes early to park and find the visitor center lobby.”

When
Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
11:15 AM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
durhamfreekid friendly

Field and Factory is a guided outdoor walking tour at Duke Homestead that explores the history and daily lives of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century tobacco workers. If you plan to go, meet the staff in the visitor center lobby just before the 11:15 AM start time. The tour is entirely outdoors, so wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a stroller if you have toddlers. While the event is free, the historical content is best suited for school-aged children who can engage with complex topics like labor inequality. This is a solid weekend pick because it offers an educational, screen-free outdoor activity that fits easily into a Saturday morning before lunch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the Field and Factory tour?
No, admission to the historic site and participation in this guided walking tour are completely free.
What age group is this tour best for?
Because the tour covers complex historical themes regarding labor and inequality, it is best suited for upper elementary students, middle schoolers, and teens.

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Nov 7

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Schedule

Field & Factory runs Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 11:15 AM. It repeats every saturday.

Getting There

Duke Homestead State Historic Site is at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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