Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford

Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month is a free event on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford, North Carolina.

Explore the rich history of African Americans in Lee County and its surroundings since 1740.

This event is presented by Alliance of Black Leaders and Educators, Heart of Deep River Historical Society, and Central Carolina Community College.

Learn about more Black History Month events throughout the Triangle.

Discover the stories of resilience, endurance, and achievement:

The history of Black History Month
Historical reflections through captivating photography
The significance of Black labor in the Deep River coal fields
The revival of Black heritage cemeteries
Faith, education, and the pursuit of freedom
A mini museum showcasing local artifacts and heirlooms

Schedule:

10:00- Doors to Mini Museum Open
10:10- Welcome and Occasion- Angel Mills- Heart of Deep River Historical Society, Secretary/ Alliance of Black Leaders and Educators, Executive Director
10:15-10:30- Mini Lecture 1- The History of Black History Month- Robert Barnes, Central Carolina Community College, History Instructor
10:40-10:55- Mini Lecture 2- The Hands that Raised Them: Historical reflections through captivating photography- Judge Craig James, NC District Court Judge, District 11 (Johnston, Lee, Harnett)
11:05-11:25- Mini Lecture 3- Black Labor in the Deep River Coal Fields- Cole Wicker, University of Georgia PhD student in History
11:35-11:50- Mini Lecture 4- Black Heritage Cemetery Revitalization- Terry Palmer, The Black Heritage Community Cemetery Revitalization Organization, Executive Director
12:00-:12:15- Mini Lecture 5- Uncovering the Past Through Genealogy- Desi Campbell, Harnett County African American Heritage Center, Executive Director
12:15- Acknowledgements
12:30 Mini Museum Closes

Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.

However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake.

Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.

More Black History Month Events

Check out a list of Black History Month events and sites in the Triangle, or look at a quick list here:

Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center, Sanford

1801 Nash Street
Sanford, NC

Visit Website Get Directions