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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join us for a screening of the 2023 documentary REFUGE. The film follows a former white nationalist leader as he begins to confront his beliefs after connecting with a Muslim refugee doctor and the community in Clarkston, Georgia. Through their experiences, REFUGE looks at the roots of hate and what it can take to move […]
Join us for a screening of the 2023 documentary REFUGE. The film follows a former white nationalist who confronts his beliefs after connecting with a Muslim Refugee community in Georgia. A panel following the screening will discuss how people and communities work through division. Heavy snacks will be provided. Panelists Include: Ashley Glimasinski, Maryam S. […]
Don't miss an unforgettable evening with the authors of Lost Raleigh: Exploring the Oak City's Architectural History, Ian F.G. Dunn and Mary Ruffin Hanbury! This book is a comprehensive look at the city’s cultural and architectural past and a plea to protect and preserve the landmarks that make our cities unique, connecting us to our […]
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 […]
Music played a central role in American family life during the 19th and early 20th centuries, long before the advent of television and cellphones. African American households embraced music as a powerful means of self-expression. Through gospel, jazz, blues, and classical music, African Americans found a way to share their stories, joys, and sorrows. 'Black […]
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 […]
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month by learning about the historical development of Fayetteville Street, the preservation of the Briggs building, and how the Briggs Building has anchored Raleigh's Main Street throughout past and present.
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. […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Join North Carolina Humanities on February 25, 2026 at 6:15, for its fourth North Carolina Reads book club discussion of 2026. This discussion will examine themes and topics from the North Carolina Reads book selection "The Caretaker." This discussion features author Ron Rash in a moderated conversation. Please note: you do not have to read […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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