This annual October scholarship fundraiser offers professional rodeos and plenty of fun. Re-enactment A significant Civil War Site overlooking the Roanoke River, Fort Branch is known as the best preserved earthwork Civil War site east of the Mississippi. Just south of Hamilton, the fort is open to the public on weekends, April through the first weekend of November, when the annual battle re-enactment is held . Volunteers also hold A Civil War Christmas each year, singing songs and wearing costumes of the period. Christmas Illumination Williamston comes alive as homes and churches open their doors.
Luminaries line the streets and light the way to live music, refreshments and holiday spirit.
Church, Smithwick, Academy and Watts Streets, Downtown Williamston. Club annual holiday ramble fundraiser takes participants into selected homes decorated for the holiday season. Over two decades of theater and performing arts from this highly recognized group. Three live performances each year at Martin County Auditorium. Permanent seating accommodates 2400 people with additional temporary seating available.