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 […]
Join us for a hot breakfast while learning about Anna Julia Cooper, an advocate for women’s rights, education, and civil rights. Lecture presented by Dr. Shirley Moody-Turner costs $20 each. This program is supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, www.nchumanities.org
Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camps and the front lines. Event is free. This program is supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, www.nchumanities.org
During this afternoon of conversation and music we will delve into the evolution of opera and its place in the contemporary world. Featuring a panel of experts from the NC Opera, The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, and musicologists from UNC, this seminar will explore how the artform has changed and who opera speaks to […]
The Education Division of the National Endowment for the Humanities fosters curricular innovation through its grant programs. For the past nine years NEH's Humanities Connections program, in particular, has supported curricula connecting the humanities to non-humanities fields. As humanities programs become more interdisciplinary, faculty must collaborate with colleagues who may share very different approaches, both to […]
Join us for a talk by Marie Watt (Seneca Nation of Indians), an interdisciplinary contemporary artist specializing in community collaborations that foster the sharing of collective memories and storytelling.
Local History Librarian Joel Reese will be discussing the African American churches in Iredell County that have cemeteries and the historical significance of these sites. Some are abandoned and others are still active, but they all hold a piece of Black history that tell the story of a strong community.
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Dive into the fascinating world of genealogy and uncover the stories that shaped your family’s past! In ‘Shaking Your Family Tree 101’, you’ll learn how to trace your ancestry, analyze historical records, and explore your cultural heritage like never before. With hands-on access to powerful online databases and expert guidance, this course makes piecing together […]
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