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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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