North Carolina Humanities

Fall African American Walking Tours
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 16 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

Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta
2026-06-27 16:00 - 20:00
Where history grounds us, and expression moves us forward.

Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta is an annual cultural arts gathering.
Join us as we celebrate African-American history, creativity, and community through live performance, visual art, and local vendors. Set against the historic landscape of Latta University Historic Park, where past and present meet.

Opening Reception: The Many Unheard Voices
2026-07-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC, 28034-2021, United States
The Many Unheard Voices: The African American Communities of Gaston County, 1870s-1970s is a community curated exhibit funded by the NC Humanities and NEH. The exhibit explores the African American communities Gaston County through the lens of education, community, and inspiration. Oral histories and local objects, resources, and conversations are the heart of the exhibit to include as many voices as possible. The opening reception is 1a-4pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Explore the robust communities of Gaston County, listen, and leave your mark.

PUBLIC OPENING: Community Curated Exhibit "The Many Unheard Voices"
2026-07-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC, 28034-2021, United States
You’re invited to attend the public opening of our community curated exhibit: The Many Unheard Voices. This exhibit tells the stories of the African American communities of Gaston County. Many of this stories have been left out of the narrative or haven’t been fully explored. We are proud to work with a variety of community members to tell an enriched story of our African American Communities.

Dr. M.T Pope House Presents: Evelyn's Book Club
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, NC, 27601, United States
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 featuring Black subjects, including fiction and non-fiction. Discussions will use questions to facilitate conversation.
“Mama Day” by Gloria Naylor
Wednesday, Feb. 25
“The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis” by Maria Smilios
Wednesday, April 22
“A Visitation of Spirits” by Randall Kenan
Wednesday, June 24
“Becoming Lunsford Lane: The Lives of an American Aeneas” by Craig Friend
Wednesday, Aug. 26
“Ring Shout” by P. Dejeli Clark
Thursday, Oct. 29
An optional book bundle will be available to purchase at registration. Books can be picked up at the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum.

NC Humanities Board Meeting
2026-09-18 09:00 - 14:00
