North Carolina Humanities

Teen Museum Market
2026-02-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Teen vendor art & craft market
• DIY craft activity tables
• Snacks available
• Live teen band performance

Fall African American Walking Tours
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 and 6 more dates | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, NC, 27601, United States
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh’s historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, and education.
Registration is required. $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)

NOTE: Saturday tour times are 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Sunday time 2 pm

September: Saturday 20th, 27th and Sunday 21st, 28th
October: Saturday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November: Saturday 1st, 8th, 22nd and Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
December: Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, and Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st

Black Superhero Gallery
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
All for one and one for all! Superheroes come in all hues and have incredible abilities!
Learn the history of African American comic book superheroes from then and now. Join us for a discussion and a display of historic comic books, as well as discuss Black superheroes in comics and film.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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.
Mark 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!
February 6th- Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century
February 13th- The Land Remembers
February 20th- Community Institutions
February 27th- Navigating Freedom
What 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.
Funding for this program series is generously provided by North Carolina Humanities.

A Roadmap to Freedom
2026-02-18 18:45 - 20:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, in partnership with the Capital City Lawyers Association, presents “A Roadmap to Freedom”.
Local Raleigh attorney Lex-Jordan Ibegbu of Ibegbu Law, PLLC, presents a legal narrative of the realization of African Americans’ rights.

Pals & Gals Vintage Valentine's Party
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Make vintage-inspired cards, sip drinks, and try chocolates. Be merry!
We will provide all of the crafting supplies and the ambiance. This is a wonderful activity for couples, friends, and folks looking to build new community, all for a good cause. 100% of profits from this event go to support free educational programs at the museum.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Age: 21 and up
Cost: $35

Lunchbox Lecture
2026-02-12 12:00 - 12:45 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join Dr. M.T Pope House Museum Site Director, Hazel Boomer and Museum Educators, Karleigh Schuster and Maggie Damghani as they share the story of how the Museum began and give updates about new tours, exhibits and the House’s exciting future

Residential Urbanity: A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
In partnership with Skate Raleigh and as part of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday events for February, we’re hosting a showcase of three local skate photographers and the backstory behind some of their favorite shots from recent years.
Starting at 6 p.m., we’ll see selections from Zorah Olivia, Chris Facey, and Clinton Perry, along with Q&A, hosted by Miguel Magallanes from Endless Grind. Due to limited space, this will be a free but ticketed event. Please RSVP using the linked website.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Life Stories, Remembered: A Personal History Workshop
2026-02-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Event, NC, United States
Start writing the story of your life during this interactive workshop designed for older adults. We’ll explore story structure, learn storytelling techniques, and practice turning memories into vivid narratives. In this workshop, you will:
–Make a “life map” marking the key milestones, important people, and lasting memories in your life.
–Learn storytelling tools and techniques that keep readers engaged.
–Complete a brief guided writing exercise, turning one memory into an anecdote.
–Receive a digital storytelling guide you can use to continue writing your story at your own pace.

Film Screening of "The Harvest" with historian Douglas A. Blackmon
2026-01-29 18:30 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
Pulitzer Prize-winning Atlanta-based author Douglas A. Blackmon looks back on his experience as a member of the first class of Black and white children to attend all 12 grades together in Leland, Miss., in his documentary, “The Harvest.” This PBS documentary was named a finalist for the Library of Congress Lavine / Ken Burns Prize for Film.
Attend this free screening on Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 PM at the Greensboro History Museum.

Plant Swap
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for an exciting plant swap event.
Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. We ask that you bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment. This event is free and open to the public!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, Jan. 17
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
