Stories that Connect Us: A Community Conversation on Telling the Full Story
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Great Reads from Great Places-"Katharine, The Wright Sister" Book Event
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:30
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.
To celebrate this year’s selections, NC Humanities is offering the following opportunities here in our home state of North Carolina:
NC 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.
Register here.

Hometown Walkabout Cultural Tours
2025-08-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 08:00 - 13:00 | NC
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.
Our 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.

08/30, Community Cohort 1 starts at The Industrial Commons, 647 Hopewell Rd., Morganton, NC 28655
09/23, Law Enforcement Cohort starts at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, 150 Government Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
9/25, Law Enforcement Cohort starts at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, 150 Government Drive, Morganton, NC 26855
10/25, Community Cohort 2 starts at The Industrial Commons, 647 Hopewell Rd., Morganton, NC 28655

Community Impact Film Series: Immigration
2025-08-30 10:30 - 13:00 | The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States
Join us at our next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Immigration. This free event includes:

10:30 – 11:30am: Resource Fair + Music by La Brava
11:30 – 1:15pm: Short Films Screening
1:15 – 1:45pm: Post Screening Discussion
1:45 – 2:45pm: Resource Fair + Music by La Brava

Featured films:

Hope and Resistance: 5 years of the Carolina Migrant Network
Swimming with Wings
Kowloon!
Leaving Ikorodu In 1999
Lana
We Were The Scenery

Guest Speakers:

Bryan Li, Owner of Open Rice Asian Kitchen & Owner of Residency Charlotte

Hector Vaca Cruz, Director of Immigrant Justice for Action NC

Roderico Y. Diaz and Emily Gibson Rhyne from Iximché Media

Resource Fair & Organizational Partners:

Bethany Christian Services of NC
Carolina Migrant Network
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Hue House
International House
OBRA Collective
World Affairs Council
El Futuro es Latino
Somme Reasons LLC
Camino
Refugee Support Services

This series is possible due to the support of Kathryn & Luke Kissam, as well as

I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse! (A 5-day crash course in american-style venetian glassblowing)
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00 | Starworks – 100 Russell Drive, Star, NC, 100 Russell Dr, Star, NC, 27356, United States
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!

Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt
2025-09-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Belk Centrum, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC, 625 Seventh Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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.
Tickets are free but required. Visit www.tickets.lr.edu to reserve yours. A book signing will follow the lecture.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Belk Centrum, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC, 625 Seventh Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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.
A 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.
Tickets are free but required. Reserve at www.tickets.lr.edu. A book signing will follow the lecture.

NC Humanities Board Meeting
2025-09-12 09:00 - 13:30 | NC

Raleigh Hall of Fame Brunch Reception & Event
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum are honoring and celebrating the Raleigh Hall of Fame with a ticketed brunch reception and event on September 13, 2025. The Raleigh Hall of Fame, disbanded in June of 2023, honored individuals and non-profit organizations that have significantly and enduringly contributed to the City of Raleigh, both historically and in contemporary times. The Friends would like to pay tribute to the Raleigh Hall of Fame and honor the impact of highlighting some of Raleigh’s most notable individuals and organizations.
When: September 13th, 2025 10:00 – 1:00
Where: The City of Raleigh Museum
Ticket Prices: $50
Ticket Prices Include: A fantastic brunch catered by Raleigh Hall of Fame’s own, Greg Hatem’s Empire Eats. Mimosas & Bloody Mary’s, Speakers & presentations, One year individual membership to the Friends of the City Museum and one ticket to enter the raffle (additional tickets can be purchased the week of the event).

Book Talk with Rob Christensen " Southern News, Southern Politics"
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Welcome Rob Christensen to speak about his new book, Southern News, Southern Politics How a Newspaper Defined a State for a Century.

Lunchbox Lecture - Dr. Annie's Legacy
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson. A pioneer for women in the medical world, Dr. Annie was well known and respected by her peers and patients even before gifting her farm to the City and designating it as the City’s first Nature Preserve Park.

Fall African American Walking Tours
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Family Fun Day - ZINES!
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Bring your kids down to the City of Raleigh Museum and make some zines—mini magazines anyone can create! Use our materials or bring your own supplies. Fun for all ages!

Boleros y Libros - Ballads and Books
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We are excited to invite you all to our Boleros y Libros!
Ballads & Books event at the City of Raleigh Museum on Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. We are even more thrilled to introduce you to our featured artist, Ana Jimena. This will be her first solo event as a headliner, and we couldn’t be prouder to provide her with this amazing opportunity.
Nos llena de entusiasmo invitarle a nuestro evento “Boleros y Libros” en el Museo de la Ciudad de Raleigh el 21 de septiembre de 2025, de 12 a 4 p.m. Nos emociona aún más presentarle a nuestra artista destacada, Ana Jimena. Este será su primer evento en solitario como artista principal y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de brindarle esta increíble oportunidad.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

John C. Campbell Folk School Log Cabin Museum Ribbon Cutting
2025-09-22 11:30 - 12:30 | John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC, 28902, United States
As part of the Folk School’s 100th Anniversary celebration, we are restoring our historic log cabin and transforming it into a museum. As part of this event, we will also be unveiling our new interactive walking tour featuring 13 sites on campus. Join us for this special Ribbon Cutting ceremony—an unforgettable milestone you won’t want to miss!

20th Annual Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors
2025-09-27 09:30 - 17:00 | Bookmarks, 634 W. Fourth St., Winston Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Bookmarks is celebrating 20 years of providing access to books and cultivating community in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. There are ticketed events on Thursday and Friday before the free Saturday festival. On Saturday, everyone is invited to join us for books talks and book signings with 50+ authors of various genres. There will also be activities and panels for kid and family all day long. Stay connected and learn more by visiting bookmarksnc.org/festival.
Bookmarks began as an annual book festival in 2004 and has since grown to be the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas. After several years as a volunteer-run book festival, Bookmarks has grown to be a 501(c)(3) literary arts nonprofit organization and independent bookstore in downtown Winston-Salem with year-round programming and outreach. All of Bookmarks’ programming, including the Festival of Books & Authors, is part of the organization’s mission to cultivate community by bringing people of all ages together with books and authors that educate, inspire, challenge, and entertain.
