Join staff members of the American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress for a free virtual tour of its resources, activities, and research opportunities as well as guidance on how to access, explore and utilize its vast archival collection, much of it now available online. The American Folklife Center offers an abundance of […]
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 […]
In her surviving letters, Jane Austen mentions music occasionally among news of friends, neighbors and family. We know that she played the piano and sang, apparently practicing regularly when she could. The memories of relations who were still young when she died – especially her niece Caroline – give us an idea of the place […]
Join us for “Buildings Day”! Collage your dream home, create a city, and follow a map through our exhibit to learn about cool Raleigh buildings! Join us for a day filled with excitement and make lasting memories! Ages 1-10 welcome! Saturday , March 8, 11-2 p.m., City of Raleigh Museum.
Cine Casual is thrilled to announce our first-ever community class! Join us for an 8-week exploration of Latin American history through the lens of cinema. Together, we’ll dive into iconic films that illuminate the region’s rich cultural, political, and social heritage. 📅 Dates: Tuesdays from February 25 - April 15 (6:30 - 8 pm)* 📍 Location: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr, […]
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 […]
Save the date for an inspiring evening on March 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Durham County Main Library! Join The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and members of the Telling the Full Story committee for an engaging panel discussion about their journey in capturing Hillsborough’s vital history. Panelists will share stories of successes and […]
Cine Casual is thrilled to announce our first-ever community class! Join us for an 8-week exploration of Latin American history through the lens of cinema. Together, we’ll dive into iconic films that illuminate the region’s rich cultural, political, and social heritage. 📅 Dates: Tuesdays from February 25 - April 15 (6:30 - 8 pm)* 📍 Location: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr, […]
Join us for a talk by Michaela Goade (Tlingit and Haida), the award-winning illustrator of We Are Water Protectors and I Sang You Down from the Stars, on her creative process and guidance for artists, authors, and activists. Lunch provided, but RSVP required: rostremlau@davidson.edu
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 […]
Jane Austen and other women who enjoyed music, and who aspired to even a modest level of musical accomplishment, needed some training. What kind of musical education could women in the Regency era expect to receive? What does it indicate that Marianne Dashwood plays concertos, why is Mary Bennet interested in thoroughbass, and how would […]
The Lexington Book Festival is for readers of ALL ages and for writers who love creating stories for and about children, tweens, teens, and young adults. Plan to spend the day with us on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Arts Davidson County.
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