ASHEVILLE, N.C. - “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story,” a new documentary by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Bonesteel, presents a groundbreaking examination of the life and legacy of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped shape early conservation efforts and the national parks movement in the United States. Presented by the UNCA […]
This program honors Evelyn Pope by reading books. Evelyn, a college librarian born in 1908 and died in 1995, loved a variety of books from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to Shakespeare and James Baldwin. The program brings community members together monthly at the museum to discuss books, focusing on works by Black writers or […]
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story at the UC Theater, 7:00 pm on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2026. Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions after the screening. Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library holds many George Masa photographs and artifacts, and is […]
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 […]
Put some spring in your step as you explore Raleigh's historic and influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, just around Shaw University, a wonderful place full of culture, business, and learning. Be sure to register to join in the fun! Saturday tour times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday tour time 2 p.m. […]
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 […]
Put some spring in your step as you explore Raleigh's historic and influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, just around Shaw University, a wonderful place full of culture, business, and learning. Be sure to register to join in the fun! Saturday tour times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday tour time 2 p.m. […]
Join North Carolina Humanities on April 28, 2026 at 6:15 pm, for its third North Carolina Reads book club discussion of 2026. This discussion will examine themes and topics from the North Carolina Reads book selection, "The Devil's Done Come Back: New Ghost Tales from North Carolina." This discussion features author Ed Southern in a […]
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, a new documentary by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Bonesteel, presents a groundbreaking examination of the life and legacy of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped shape early conservation efforts and the national parks movement in the United States. Presented by PBS North Carolina & Explore […]
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, a new documentary by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Bonesteel, presents a groundbreaking examination of the life and legacy of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped shape early conservation efforts and the national parks movement in the United States. Presented by PBS North Carolina & Explore […]
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 […]
Put some spring in your step as you explore Raleigh's historic and influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, just around Shaw University, a wonderful place full of culture, business, and learning. Be sure to register to join in the fun! Saturday tour times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday tour time 2 p.m. […]
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