October is National Arts and Humanities Month! This month, and throughout the year, we celebrate the power that books, museums, poetry, performance, art, and culture have in helping us explore what it means to be human. Why are the arts and humanities important to you? At North Carolina Humanities we connect people to each other […]
Join us for the opening reception for The Farm at Black Mountain College hosted at BMCM+AC in conjunction with the ReVIEWING BMC 15. Refreshments will be offered. All are invited to come dressed in a BMC-themed costume. Friday, October 25, 2024 - 7–9pm | Free and Open to All @ Black Mountain College Museum + […]
Learn the basics and best practices of cemetery preservation in our upcoming webinar. This presentation will cover: The do’s and don’ts of DIY preservation Photography and documentation practices Creating short- and long-term plans to address the preservation needs of historic cemeteries Condition assessments Site maintenance and interpretation About the Speaker: Jason Harpe has 25 years […]
The Community Impact Film Series is a quarterly series at The Independent Picture House. The event is completely free and includes a film screening, panel discussion, resource fair, and volunteer opportunities. The November 9 event begins at 11am and will include: Film Screenings & Panel Discussion (screening begins at 12pm) ROOTED FOR THE FUTURE (8 min.) […]
North Carolina Humanities is partnering with PBS North Carolina to create and distribute educational and professional development resources for 8th – 12th grade students and teachers in support of the documentary film, American Coup: Wilmington 1898 (formerly referred to as "Insurrection 1898"). The documentary has a national release date of November 12, 2024. The film […]
You're invited to join us for a timely and thought-provoking evening with legendary New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik, as he explores the election results and one of the most pressing questions of our time: Is Liberal Democracy Viable in the 21st Century? On November 14, Gopnik will visit The Charlotte Center to delve into the challenges and […]
Learn about the history of Voting Rights in North Carolina in a talk by Professors Jim Leloudis and Robert Korstad on their book Fragile Democracy as part of the Voices & Votes Exhibition. Voices and Votes is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the North Carolina Humanities.
Decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites! This family-friendly program will take you to two historic locations in Raleigh. Meet at Fred Fletcher Park and take a trolley ride to Latta University Historic Park to explore its history. Then, ride the trolley back to Borden Building at Fletcher Park to build your own […]
A free, family-friendly story time event. Free books, hot chocolate, sweets, songs, crafts and chocolates. Come meet local children's book authors, Wayne and Kimberly Pitts, Rebecca Camila Villacis, Luke Vangergriff and more!
Join us in Winston-Salem to experience the joy of Christmas carols and ballet! This live performance featuring two original ballets by Winston-Salem native, Claire Kretzschmar is perfect for families and friends to leap into the holiday spirit. Don't miss out on this special occasion to celebrate the season with beautiful music and dancing. Get your […]
Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and enjoy a free presentation on Charles N. Hunter (1852–1931), nicknamed the "Booker T. Washington of North Carolina." Hunter was a highly accomplished man in his time despite the Jim Crow laws that disenfranchised African Americans across the south. This talk will be presented by Hazel […]
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