Don’t be blue – we have lots of indigo for you! This subtropical plant was an incredibly important commodity in the Carolinas of the 18th century. We will be exploring the process used by skilled enslaved African labor to extract this valuable dye from the indigo plants - and delve into the science behind dye production. Visitors will have a chance to view and work an active fermentation vat, and dyeing demonstrations will occur throughout the course of the program. T-shirts will also be available for purchase for visitors to try their hand at resist dyeing.

This is a partnered program between Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. In 2026, this event will be held at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.

This is an America 250 NC event.