Legacies of Lynching: An Inaugural Gathering Saturday, March 1, 2025, 8 am to 5 pm Friday Conference Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina This day-long convening, hosted by University of North […]
The classical composer Béla Bartók is perhaps most famous in the music world for having incorporated elements of folk music into his work, a practice that earned him the title of “father […]
What qualifies as folk music in North Carolina and around the world? What elements of rural sound inspired the classical composer Béla Bartók, and in which rural communities did they originate? […]
Help Hacking into History develop a community-driven exhibit about restrictive racial covenants in Durham, supported by a North Carolina Humanities grant. As this is a collaborative project, your ideas matter. […]
"Jazz as Democracy" -- Lecture/Concert on April 30, 8-9PM, Crossroads, Plemmons Student Union The lecture by Todd Wright followed by the concert, featuring the Todd Wright Quintet, will include jazz […]
Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities—with support from North Carolina Humanities and the Watauga Arts Council —is pleased to present a public listening workshop, followed by a free concert. These events […]
Dive into the fascinating world of genealogy and uncover the stories that shaped your family’s past! In ‘Shaking Your Family Tree 101’, you’ll learn how to trace your ancestry, analyze […]
Series Launch OverviewJoin us for the virtual launch of Scotland In Our Backyard, a grant-funded video series crafted to bring Scottish heritage to life—whether you’re teaching in a North Carolina […]
We will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth in 1775. Our transatlantic celebration will take place June 19-22, 2025 in historic New Bern, NC. In line with our theme […]
Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, an interactive puppet show, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and community. Bring your […]
Feed your belly and your brain! Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month. Time: noon - […]
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 […]
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