BATH — Historic Bath Site joined places of historic interest across the country Sept. 26 for Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live!

The local celebration included live demonstrations of colonial cooking and crafts, as well as tours of the site’s picturesque Bonner House and Palmer-Marsh House.

“Assistant manager Elizabeth Midyette lined up a great day of demonstrations with a number of wonderful volunteers,” said Historic Bath Site manager Leigh Swain. “The time and effort they put into Museum Day Live! made it an extra special event.”

Less than perfect weather did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those who braved the elements to enjoy the day.

“In spite of rain that we had during some of the day, the attendance was good and we had 22 people take advantage of the Smithsonian magazine’s program to take free tours on this day,” Swain said.

Special guests added another dimension to the day.

“The most exciting part of the day was Scott Huler and his sons, battling wind and rain to canoe into Bath Creek as he came to speak to a full audience about his adventure retracing John Lawson’s steps over the past year,” Swain said. “I would say the adventurous spirit of Lawson lives on!”

For more information about the site and its schedule of events, call 252-923-3971 or email bath@ncdcr.gov. The site’s web page is www.bath.nchistoricsites.org, and a blog can be found at www.historicbathsite.wordpress.com.