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SUMMARY:Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA New York Times bestseller and recipient of the 2023 McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize from The Writer’s Center\, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” is also being adapted into a Netflix film starring Sally Field. \nTickets are free but required. Reserve at www.tickets.lr.edu. A book signing will follow the lecture.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/lenoir-rhyne-university-visiting-writers-series-shelby-van-pelt-2/
LOCATION:Belk Centrum\, Lenoir-Rhyne University\, Hickory\, NC\, 625 Seventh Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series":MAILTO:amanda.smith2@lr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
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SUMMARY:Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt
DESCRIPTION: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 at Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory\, NC hosts Shelby Van Pelt. \nTickets are free but required. Visit www.tickets.lr.edu to reserve yours. A book signing will follow the lecture.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/lenoir-rhyne-university-visiting-writers-series-shelby-van-pelt/
LOCATION:Belk Centrum\, Lenoir-Rhyne University\, Hickory\, NC\, 625 Seventh Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series":MAILTO:amanda.smith2@lr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T193000
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182123
CREATED:20250804T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T230141Z
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SUMMARY:Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt
DESCRIPTION: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 at Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory\, NC hosts Shelby Van Pelt. \nTickets are free but required. Visit www.tickets.lr.edu to reserve yours. A book signing will follow the lecture.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/lenoir-rhyne-university-visiting-writers-series-shelby-van-pelt/
LOCATION:Belk Centrum\, Lenoir-Rhyne University\, Hickory\, NC\, 625 Seventh Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series":MAILTO:amanda.smith2@lr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182123
CREATED:20250626T173318Z
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SUMMARY:I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse! (A 5-day crash course in american-style venetian glassblowing)
DESCRIPTION: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 or already have studio experience\, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Students with some basic experience will get the most from this intensive course—but if you’re a first-timer\, don’t worry: additional assistance will be available to help you jump in safely and confidently. Sept 8-12. NEW onsite housing available!
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/ill-make-you-a-punty-you-cant-refuse-a-5-day-crash-course-in-american-style-venetian-glassblowing/
LOCATION:Starworks – 100 Russell Drive\, Star\, NC\, 100 Russell Dr\, Star\, NC\, 27356\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Starworks":MAILTO:Contact@StarworksNC.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182123
CREATED:20250814T153113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163128Z
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SUMMARY:Community Impact Film Series: Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Immigration. This free event includes:\n\n10:30 – 11:30am: Resource Fair + Music by La Brava\n11:30 – 1:15pm: Short Films Screening\n1:15 – 1:45pm: Post Screening Discussion\n1:45 – 2:45pm: Resource Fair + Music by La Brava\n\nFeatured films:\n\nHope and Resistance: 5 years of the Carolina Migrant Network\nSwimming with Wings\nKowloon!\nLeaving Ikorodu In 1999\nLana\nWe Were The Scenery\n\nGuest Speakers:\n\n\nBryan Li\, Owner of Open Rice Asian Kitchen & Owner of Residency Charlotte\n\n\nHector Vaca Cruz\, Director of Immigrant Justice for Action NC\n\nRoderico Y. Diaz and Emily Gibson Rhyne from Iximché Media\n\nResource Fair & Organizational Partners:\n\nBethany Christian Services of NC\nCarolina Migrant Network\nCharlotte Center for Legal Advocacy\nHue House\nInternational House\nOBRA Collective\nWorld Affairs Council\nEl Futuro es Latino\nSomme Reasons LLC\nCamino\nRefugee Support Services\n\nThis series is possible due to the support of Kathryn & Luke Kissam\, as well as
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/community-impact-film-series-immigration/
LOCATION:The Independent Picture House\, 4237 Raleigh Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Independent Picture House":MAILTO:claire@iphclt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182123
CREATED:20250605T211610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T203552Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Walkabout Cultural Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur mission is  to increase awareness of the rich cultural landscape in Burke County\, NC\, through place-based and art-based tours and guided discussions that highlight and celebrate the unique qualities of local communities. \n  \n08/30\, Community Cohort 1 starts at The Industrial Commons\, 647 Hopewell Rd.\, Morganton\, NC 28655 \n09/23\, Law Enforcement Cohort starts at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office\, 150 Government Drive\, Morganton\, NC 28655 \n9/25\, Law Enforcement Cohort starts at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office\, 150 Government Drive\, Morganton\, NC 26855 \n10/25\, Community Cohort 2 starts at The Industrial Commons\, 647 Hopewell Rd.\, Morganton\, NC 28655
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/hometown-walkabout-cultural-tours/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250819T133614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T133614Z
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SUMMARY:Great Reads from Great Places-"Katharine\, The Wright Sister" Book Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo celebrate this year’s selections\, NC Humanities is offering the following opportunities here in our home state of North Carolina: \nNC Humanities will host a free\, online book discussion program with author Tracey Enerson this summer! Join us on August 27th at noon for a virtual lunch and learn to hear Tracey discuss her book\, and the questions of family\, innovation\, and sacrifice the books asks. \nRegister here.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/great-reads-from-great-places-katharine-the-wright-sister-book-event/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T193000
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250804T133259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T133259Z
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SUMMARY:Washington NC's National Night Out 2025: Strengthening Community Bonds
DESCRIPTION:National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer\, better places to live. This event invites families\, neighbors\, and local organizations to come together for an evening of fun\, food\, games\, and safety education. The Black Oral Histories of Beaufort County Project will have an information booth at the event to share more information about the project.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/washington-ncs-national-night-out-2025-strengthening-community-bonds/
LOCATION:Beebe Memorial Park\, 1101 N. Bridge Street\, Washington\, NC\, 27889\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250625T133452Z
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SUMMARY:Reckoning with Racial Covenants Community Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Help the Hacking into History Project develop a community-driven exhibit about restrictive racial covenants in Durham\, supported by a North Carolina Humanities grant. As this is a collaborative project\, your ideas matter. \nJoin us for food and conversation at our final Reckoning with Racial Covenants Community Listening Session on Thursday\, July 31 from 6:00-7:30 pm at The People’s Solidarity Hub (white building). We shared visual displays and gathered feedback from attendees at our first two listening sessions. At this third and final session\, we will review the outline draft of the exhibit content. \nAll Durham residents are welcome\, whether you have been to one of our previous events or not.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/reckoning-with-racial-covenants-community-listening-session/
LOCATION:The People’s Solidarity Hub\, 1809 Chapel Hill Rd\, Durham\, NC\, 27707\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Neighborhood DataWorks NC":MAILTO:info@dataworks-nc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T193000
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250716T174844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T174844Z
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SUMMARY:Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
DESCRIPTION:¡El Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura ha vuelto— y esta vez más grande y emocionante que nunca! \nNos expandimos a los dos edificios del Museo\, ofreciendo aún más oportunidades para explorar\, aprender y celebrar juntos. Sumérgete en una experiencia vibrante y completamente bilingüe (español-inglés) que combina ciencia\, cultura e innovación. \nInteractúa con científicos a través de actividades prácticas y exhibiciones interactivas\, mientras disfrutas de la riqueza de las tradiciones latinas y el patrimonio hispano. Junto con música\, narraciones\, arte y presentaciones culturales\, podrás descubrir las fascinantes conexiones entre la ciencia y la cultura. \nTanto si eres un apasionado/a de la ciencia\, como si tienes curiosidad o simplemente buscas pasar un día divertido en el Museo\, este evento gratuito tiene algo para todos. ¡Es una celebración del conocimiento\, la diversidad y la comunidad que no te puedes perder! \nPresentado en colaboración con el Consulado General de México en Raleigh y RedGlobalMX Capítulo Raleigh. \n\nDía de la Ciencia y la Cultura is back—this time bigger and more exciting! \nWe’re expanding across both Museum buildings\, offering even more opportunities to explore\, learn\, and celebrate together. Immerse yourself in a vibrant\, fully bilingual experience (Spanish-English) that combines science\, culture\, and innovation. \nEngage with scientists through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits while enjoying the richness of Latino traditions and Hispanic heritage. Alongside music\, storytelling\, art\, and cultural showcases\, guests can discover the fascinating connections between science and culture. \nWhether you are a science enthusiast\, a curious learner\, or just looking for a fun day at the Museum\, this free event has something for everyone. It’s a celebration of knowledge\, diversity\, and community you don’t want to miss! \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh and RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/dia-de-la-ciencia-y-la-cultura-at-nc-museum-of-natural-sciences/
LOCATION:North Carolina Mueum of Natural Sciences\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250707T142100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T142100Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture – A New Raleigh City Flag
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the lobby of the City of Raleigh Museum (220 Fayetteville Street) at noon on Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\, for a panel discussion from the people behind the New Raleigh Flag Campaign!  Feel free to bring your lunch and eat it while you learn all about this grassroots movement!!!  This program is FREE and open to everyone.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/lunchbox-lecture-a-new-raleigh-city-flag/
LOCATION:City of Raleigh Museum\, 220 Fayetteville Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Raleigh Museum":MAILTO:cormuseum@gmail.com
GEO:35.7776508;-78.6397629
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250702T233325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T233325Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day at Old Salem
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day with Old Salem! Join us this Friday July 4th from 10am-4pm for a festive day of immersive interpretation\, live music\, and hands-on fun for all ages. Explore Revolutionary history and the theme of “Becoming American” as it was lived right here in Salem! \nHistoric Demonstrations \nLive reading of the Declaration of Independence \n📍Salem Square at 12 pm and 2 pm \nHistoric Firearms Demonstration \n📍Tavern Meadow at 11 am\, 12 pm\, 2 pm\, 3 pm \nMaking historical frozen summer treats \n📍John Vogler House\, all day
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/independence-day-at-old-salem/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
UID:10000912-1751563800-1751571000@nchumanities.org
SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250610T215427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T215427Z
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SUMMARY:Binding Blank Books Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Old Salem staff and be transported back to the world of 18th century blank book making. This hands-on workshop will teach traditional techniques used to create handmade blank books with colorful paste paper. This highly sought after material was a true Moravian tradition used throughout the 18th century to create one-of-a-kind book bindings\, stationary and crafts. Demonstrating step-by-step techniques\, our Old Salem craftspeople will help you create small journals\, ledgers and even pocket sketchbooks. Each participant will cover and bind a book of their own and also create their very own paste paper for future at-home projects. Don’t miss an evening at Old Salem experiencing one of our most popular crafts: binding blank books. \nSpace is limited. Ages 8 years and older (participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a ticketed adult) \nCheck-in for this program will be held at the venue: Single Brothers’ Workshop\, 10 West Academy Street\, Winston Salem NC 27101 \nAll tickets are non-refundable. Pricing and entitlements for admission tickets are subject to change. Once the purchase transaction is completed\, you will receive a confirmation email. Please click the link in your confirmation email to view and/or print your barcoded eTicket. Tickets may be printed in advance or presented on your mobile device on the evening of the event. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in. 
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/binding-blank-books-workshop/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
UID:10000911-1750959000-1750966200@nchumanities.org
SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250610T214508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T214508Z
UID:10001061-1750939200-1750942800@nchumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
DESCRIPTION:Feed your belly and your brain!\nBring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month. \nTime: noon – 12:45 p.m.\nAges: All\nCost: Free \n\n\nErin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully\nThursday\, June 26 \nJoin Erin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully from the City of Raleigh’s Historic Preservation Unit. They have recently completed a project to learn about historic places important to the city’s LGBTQIA+ communities. Come hear about how the project got started\, the consultant’s research process\, highlights from the report\, and potential next steps. \n 
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/lunch-box-lectures-at-the-city-of-raleigh-museum/
LOCATION:City of Raleigh Museum\, 220 Fayetteville Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum":MAILTO:cormuseum@gmail.com
GEO:35.7776508;-78.6397629
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250623T132333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T132333Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of Time: Spinning with Becky Garrison
DESCRIPTION:Local Artisan Becky Garrison explores spinning and the processing of raw materials into thread. This demonstration complements the Heritage Museum’s Exploring Appalachian Culture Evhibits thread-spinning and clothing displays. 
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/threads-of-time-spinning-with-becky-garrison/
LOCATION:Transylvania Heritage Museum\, Inc\, 189 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Transylvania":MAILTO:program.transylvaniaheritage@gmail.com
GEO:35.234934;-82.7375168
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Transylvania Heritage Museum Inc 189 West Main Street Brevard NC 28712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=189 West Main Street:geo:-82.7375168,35.234934
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250610T214807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T214807Z
UID:10001064-1750503600-1750518000@nchumanities.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Storytelling Festival at Latta University Historic Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling\, an interactive puppet show\, food trucks\, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and community. \nBring your family\, friends\, and neighbors for a day filled with stories\, music\, food\, and connection.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/juneteenth-storytelling-festival-at-latta-university-historic-park/
LOCATION:Latta University Historic Park\, 1001 Parker Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250623T132448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T132448Z
UID:10001073-1750497300-1750512600@nchumanities.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at the Washington Waterfront Undergroudn Railraod Musuem
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum will host a series of events to celebrate Juneteenth. \n\nIt took 913 days after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation for news of the emancipation to reach the enslaved in Galveston\, Texas. In honor of that\, Leesa Jones\, curator of the Washington Waterfront Underground Museum\, will lead a walk from the museum at the corner of  Gladden and Main Streets to the site of the proposed Black History Legacy Park at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Van Norden Street. The walk is exactly 913 steps.\nJuneteenth flag raising honoring Washington’s Black United States Civil War soldiers\nDecorating the Juneteenth Celebration Tree\nChildren’s reading hour\nJuneteenth Jeopardy\, bingo\, a Juneteenth scavenger hunt and Juneteenth A to Z\n\nThe Black Oral Histories of Beaufort County will also have an information booth there to share more about the project\, with the hope of lining up additional interviews.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-the-washington-waterfront-undergroudn-railraod-musuem/
LOCATION:Washington Waterfront Undrground Railroad Museum\, Corner of Main and Gladden Streets\, Washington\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities Sector Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182124
CREATED:20250109T213039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213039Z
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough. \nMark your calendar for Thursday evenings in February 2025\, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough\, NC. Come to learn\, connect\, and be inspired—see you there! \nFebruary 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century \nFebruary 13th- The Land Remembers \nFebruary 20th- Community Institutions \nFebruary 27th- Navigating Freedom \nWhat is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse\, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations\, interactive maps\, and oral histories\, this program invites everyone to explore the people\, events\, and places that have shaped our community\, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage. \nFunding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-a-community-conversation-on-telling-the-full-story/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC Humanities Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:kelly@historichillsborough.org
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