North Carolina Humanities annually selects one book for young readers and one book for adults that is either written by a North Carolina author or that prominently portrays stories of the state to be featured at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. To celebrate this year’s selections, NC Humanities is offering […]
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 […]
We will host two Hometown Walkabout Community Group tours and two law enforcement tours during the remainder of 2025. The tours will encompass: pre-tour guides, orientation, curated cultural site stops, guest speakers, cultural lunch, reflections, and follow-up resources. Our mission is to increase awareness of the rich cultural landscape in Burke County, NC, through place-based […]
Join us at our next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Immigration. This free event includes: 10:30 – 11:30am: Resource Fair + Music by La Brava 11:30 – 1:15pm: Short Films Screening 1:15 – 1:45pm: Post Screening Discussion 1:45 – 2:45pm: Resource Fair + Music by La Brava Featured films: Hope and Resistance: 5 years of the Carolina […]
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 […]
Join guest instructor and glass artist Jason McDonald at Starworks in Star, NC for a skill-focused dive into the delicate art of Venetian-style goblet making. Whether you’re new to glassblowing […]
Dive into the enchanting world of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" with author Shelby Van Pelt. Discover a heartwarming story that weaves together human connection and the unexpected wisdom of a remarkable octopus. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the author of the novel that has captivated readers around the world as the Visiting Writers Series […]
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 enchanting world of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" with author Shelby Van Pelt. Discover a heartwarming story that weaves together human connection and the unexpected wisdom of a remarkable octopus. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the author of the novel that has captivated readers around the world as the Visiting Writers Series […]
Dive into the enchanting world of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" with author Shelby Van Pelt. Discover a heartwarming story that weaves together human connection and the unexpected wisdom of a remarkable octopus. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the author of the novel that has captivated readers around the world. A New York Times bestseller […]
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum are honoring and celebrating the Raleigh Hall of Fame with a ticketed brunch reception and event on September 13, 2025. The Raleigh Hall of Fame, disbanded in June of 2023, honored individuals and non-profit organizations that have significantly and enduringly contributed to the City of Raleigh, both […]
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