Farmers Markets and Groceries

pointment. Call 756-5432. Visit www.easterncarolinavillage.org.

f Historical Museum and Indian Village of Grifton — The museum focuses on displays of tobacco and farming-related exhibits from the early 1900s and many other artifacts.The museum hosts the John Lawson Legacy Days event each October, celebrating local history. Located at 437 Creekside Drive in Grifton, the museum is open the first and third Sunday of each month from 1-5 p.m. and by appointment. Call 524-0190 or visit the museum on Facebook or at www.griftonmuseum.org.

f May Museum and Park — The general-history museum of Farmville and western Pitt County is at 3802 S. Main St., Farmville. Open for tours by appointment. Call 753-6725 or visit www.farmvillenc.gov/community/may-museum-park/.

f Uptown Art Supply Located at 516 S. Cotanche St. in University Book Exchange, Uptown Art carries a wide variety of art supplies for students and artists. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call 758-2616.

f Wellington B. Gray Art Gallery — Located in Jenkins Fine Arts Center, the gallery provides educational programming for students and the community through exhibitions scheduled throughout the academic year. The gallery is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed for all university holidays. Check the website for exhibit listing, events and additional hours. Call 328-6665, email graygallery@ecu.edu, or visit art.ecu. edu/gray-gallery.

f The Winterville Museum in the 1901 Cox-Ange House, 2543 Church St., holds an open house from 3-5 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month and special programs quarterly. It houses artifacts and displays that reflect the early history of Winterville and Pitt County: local agriculture, schools, businesses and industry. Private or group tours can be scheduled by contacting the Winterville Historical and Arts Society at 321-2660 or whs28590@gmail.com. Admission is free, but donations are

New skylights in the Leroy James Farmer’s Market on County Home Road brighten the atmoshphere.

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f The Winterville Depot, 217 Worthington St., owned and operated by The Winterville Historical and Arts Society, is an 1899 restored train depot. It is available for viewing by appointment and as a rental. Call 321-2660 or email whs28590@ gmail.com.

Fresh food options are bountiful around Greenville for folks who like to skip the grocer and pick their produce and other items straight from the farmer.

f Briley’s Farm Market, 5290 Old Pactolus Road, operates a produce stand Memorial Day through Labor Day at 1100 Evans St. (corner of Evans and 11th streets). Hours are 9 a.m.6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. In the fall the farm is open for pumpkin season with games, hayrides and animals to visit. Call 754-5029 or visit www.brileysfarmmarketnc.com.

f Brock’s Berries and Produce Farm located at 886 Laurie Ellis Road, Winterville, sells fresh produce and pasture-raised eggs and offers a farm experience. The farm hosts parties, cookouts and weddings. Hours are seasonal and weather permitting. Call 531-3329, email brocksberries@gmail.com or visit the farm at www.brocksfarm.com/ or on Facebook.

f Carolina Country Fresh, 280 House Road, Bethel, off N.C. 11/13 just south of U.S. 64. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (open occasionally on Sundays in the fall). Hours are subject to change. The market offers fresh fruit and produce and a variety of homestyle pickled and canned vegetables, jams, sauces, spreads and preserves and ice cream and fresh baked goods daily. In the fall the farm offers hayrides, a large selection of pumpkins and special activities for schoolaged children. Call 825-2926 or

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visit www.carolinacountryfresh. com or www.facebook.com/ Carolina-Country-Fresh. The market is live on Facebook on Thursdays.

f Leroy James Farmers Market south of Greenville at 4560 County Home Road offers fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, crafts, home goods and more. The 10,000-square-foot facility has more than 50 vendors who participate throughout the year. EBT/SNAP/WIC, debit, credit and cash are accepted. Days and hours may vary. Call 902-1724 or visit www. pittcountync.gov/599/Farmers-Market.

f Leroy James G-Circle Market is a satellite location of the Leroy James Farmers’ Market that is located at 203 Government Circle between the Pitt County Health Department and the Human Services Center. It operates from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesdays from June-August. EBT/SNAP/ WIC, debit, credit and cash are accepted. Visit www.pittcountync.gov/599/ Farmers-Market.