Join us for a captivating performance by performer Sonny Kelly, exploring the African American veteran experience in North Carolina. This program is part of the Museum on Main Street Voices & Votes Exhibition. Voices and Votes is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the North Carolina Humanities. For […]
Does Modern Literature Have Anything To Say? What are the compelling stories speaking to our times? One of literature’s great Southern authors addresses the question. Wiley Cash is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of four novels, the founder of This Is Working, an online creative community, and host of the Our State Book […]
Join seasoned oral historians Mary Closmann Kahle and Jason J. Rivas for a webinar about oral history practices and the collection process. Both presenters will share their strategies for every stage of the oral history journey, from preparing and interviewing to transcribing and archiving. Mary Closmann Kahle will discuss her projects regarding Austin's local community […]
Learn about the fascinating and complicated history of North Carolina voting districts and redistricting in a presentation by former North Carolina Appeals Court Judge Robert Hunter as part of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian […]
Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities—with support from North Carolina Humanities—is pleased to present “Folk Music as an Expression of Culture: Talks with Acoustic Demonstrations” on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:45-4 p.m. at Valle Crucis Community Park's Herrick Pavilion and Stage, located at 2892 Broadstone Road in Banner Elk. The event is free and open […]
CharlOz explores L. Frank Baum’s fairy tale timelessly reflects American values with its vast array of characters through a variety of experiences including: An opening talk by Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked, at the Knight Theater. Exhibits at the Projective Eye Gallery (at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City) and the Popp Martin […]
The Mitford Museum's third annual literary lab will once again focus on inspiring, encouraging, and empowering writers as we work to increase interest in reading and the literary arts. It will also feature our very own founder, JAN KARON. This year is the 30th anniversary of At Home in Mitford. It’s also the year Jan has […]
"¡VIVA ISLA!" offers a unique opportunity for everyone in our community to come together and celebrate our shared Latin American cultures and values. Through our Spanish language and cultural immersion programs, we strive to foster connections and promote understanding among diverse backgrounds.
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 […]
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