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 exhibition sidesteps the popular paradigm of approaching BMC through its famous faculty and students, and instead offers a new cast of characters, one that includes […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Shaking Your Family Tree 201 - Intermediate takes your genealogy journey to the next level! This dynamic course dives into advanced research techniques, empowering you to unlock family secrets and […]
Shaking Your Family Tree 201 - Intermediate takes your genealogy journey to the next level! This dynamic course dives into advanced research techniques, empowering you to unlock family secrets and […]
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 […]
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