Join us at noon on Thursday, April 17th, to hear Russ Stephenson discuss the garden and legacy of Isabelle Bowen Henderson. You can bring your lunch, listen to the talk, and also enjoy the Cityyt of Raleigh Museum's newest exhibit, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Raleigh Garden Club!!!
In a Preserving Our Voices session, students gather to listen to a historian share firsthand knowledge about significant historical events, deepening their understanding of the past. As they engage, they also develop interviewing skills—learning how to ask thoughtful questions, follow up effectively, and capture compelling narratives. A videographer documents the session, recording both the historian’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 uncover stories you never knew existed. With expert guidance and hands-on exercises, you’ll master the use of specialized records, harness the power of technology, and […]
"Jazz as Democracy" -- Lecture/Concert on April 30, 8-9PM, Crossroads, Plemmons Student Union The lecture by Todd Wright followed by the concert, featuring the Todd Wright Quintet, will include jazz music of North Carolina icons John Coltrane, Roberta Flack, Thelonious Monk, and others. The musicians: Todd Wright, saxophone; Rick Simerly, trombone; Andy Page, guitar; Adam […]
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 […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
Faculty Lecture by Dr. Andrew Polonsky, "On the Frontiers of Democracy, From Ukraine to America" Dr. Andrew Polonsky is an assistant professor at Appstate's department of computer science. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from University of Connecticut. After receiving his doctorate in computer science from University of Bergen (Norway), he had a number of postdoctorate research […]
Inaugural Program of the Four-Part Series “What Can Become of Us?” Co-presented by Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies, Zócalo Public Square, and Asheville Art Museum Moderated by Tomás Jiménez, Founding Faculty Co-Director, Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies As people move to and around the U.S., they transform communities, perhaps nowhere as strikingly as in fast-growing North Carolina. As the […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
Meet outstanding artists and find one-of-a-kind pieces at this exhibition-style sale! Starworks’ 2nd Annual Craft Invitational will feature some of the region's most talented artists in ceramic, glass, wood, metal, and fiber with an emphasis on functional craft of the highest quality. Can't make it on May 3, 9am-4pm? Shop early, meet the artists, and […]
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