Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 25, 2024. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
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East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
Durham Community Land Trustees is hosting The East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend. It will take place Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Guthrie Avenue and Lathrop Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy music, food and community spirit. If you'd like to get involved or learn more, email info@dclt.org. … [Read more...] about East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local sites are coming together to showcase Hillsborough's historic significance through demonstrations, exhibits, tours and more. This is a great chance to learn about this unique little town and take pride in its historic roots! Stop by the … [Read more...] about Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Celebration May 18
Haitian Flag Day takes place every year on May 18, the anniversary of of the day of the flag's adoption. Here are some facts about Haitian's Flag: Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Haitian Flag Day Celebration -- Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 West Lochmere Drive, Cary, NC. The event will feature: Tickets are … [Read more...] about Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Celebration May 18
Carry the Load — Memorial Service and Walk at Raleigh National Cemetery
Carry the Load is an organization that honors and remembers our nation's heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders and their families. Carry the Load's Memorial May Campaign takes place during the month of May throughout the country. Carry the Load is hosting a community event on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Raleigh National Cemetery, 501 … [Read more...] about Carry the Load — Memorial Service and Walk at Raleigh National Cemetery
Cary Founder’s Event April 6
The Town of Cary was incorporated on April 3, 1871. The City Doctor Productions present the Founder's Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Mayor Weinbrecht will appear as Cary's founder, Frank Page, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the front steps of Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. He will announce Cary's founding to townspeople. Learn some surprising details from the … [Read more...] about Cary Founder’s Event April 6
Women’s History Month Events in the Triangle
March has been designated as Women's History Month. During this month, there are many opportunities to study, observe and celebrate the role of women in American history. Read on for a day by day list of some Women's History Month event taking place in the Triangle. Make sure to follow each link for more information, and to register, if required. … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month Events in the Triangle
Discover Islam: IAR Mosque Open House
Islamic Association of Raleigh, at 808 Atwater Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Mosque Open House on March 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Meet your Muslim neighbors! The Islamic Association of Raleigh warmly invites everyone - local residents, people of all faiths and beliefs, and those curious about Islam - to join their Annual Open House. This is a … [Read more...] about Discover Islam: IAR Mosque Open House
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 … [Read more...] about Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
Black History Celebration: Liberation Through Education
Education Justice Alliance is hosting a free event for Black History Month event, Liberation Through Education, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m., at 1214 E Lenoir Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event honors the history of Black education leaders and celebrates educators of the present. The guest speaker is Xavier Adams, the NCCAT 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of … [Read more...] about Black History Celebration: Liberation Through Education
