Inaugural NC Region Cruse-in Report
Kinston, NC
On Saturday June 13, 2015 the NC Region enjoyed an informal cruise-in to Kinston, NC. NC Region members drove from several places in North Carolina to meet in the parking lot of the CSS Neuse Interpretive Center. The NC Region members enjoyed many activities including shopping at the local farmers market, a visit to the museum housing the Confederate Ironclad Gunboat Neuse, enjoying lunch at a famous restaurant, and a visit to a brew pub on a walking tour of downtown Kinston. The event was organized by NC Region Vice President Bill Cox. There were seven antique cars that made the trip, the oldest of which was a 1941 owned by Chad and Demi Goldman of Raleigh, and the newest was a 1967 Chevrolet Impala; some modern cars.
After a short visit in the parking lot and a repair of Denny’s car, the group headed for the museum. It is located in the new building large enough to house the actual Neuse Gunboat and many artifacts. The museum staff were enthusiastic and helpful with answering our questions. After the tour we went to the Boiler Room Oyster Bar for lunch. The Boiler Room is one of chef Vivian Howard’s Chef & the Farmer restaurant projects. The Oyster bar featured delicious oysters and burgers with Chef Howard’s sauces and special preparations. After lunch the group walked to the Mother Earth Brew Pub in downtown Kinston.
As promised, this was a casual tour with no deadlines. Bill even provided the participants with a NC Region key chain as a remembrance of the tour. Enjoy the pictures below. For more pictures Click 2015 NC Region Cruise-in Photos.
Cruise-in 2015 Photos.
