The Farm at Black Mountain College Exhibition

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Built on more than a decade’s worth of deep, original archival research, this exhibition will constitute a comprehensive new history of Black Mountain College. By focusing on the farm, the […]

Community Impact Film Series: Homelessness

The Independent Picture House 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

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.) […]

Free

PBS American Coup: Wilmington 1898 Premiere

TV

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 […]

An Evening with Adam Gopnik: Is Liberal Democracy Viable in the 21st Century?

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United States

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 […]

$50

Fragile Democracy Booktalk

Cumberland County Public Library 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC, United States

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.

Free

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride

Fletcher Park 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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 […]

$15.00

La Chocolatada De Luisito

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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!

Free

A Ceremony of Carols

Reynolds Auditorium 301 North Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

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 […]

$25 – $65

Emancipation Day Breakfast

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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. […]

$20

‘Bottom Rail on Top’: Black Civil War Reenactors

Pope House Museum 511 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, NC, United States

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. […]

Free

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