Geer Cemetery, at 800 Colonial Street, Durham, is one of Durham's oldest African American burial grounds. In Plain Sight is an outdoor exhibit at the cemetery that will educate visitors about the cemetery. It opens on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, with a virtual event. (See below.) The exhibit runs through March 7th, 2021. You can visit any time on your own, and there will also … [Read more...] about In Plain Sight: outdoor educational exhibit at Durham’s Geer Cemetery, with additional virtual events
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Black History Month events in the Triangle 2021
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2021, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in the Triangle 2021
Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
The 16th Annual Dia de los Reyes Parade, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place virtually in Cary on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Inc., a community grounded, arts and culture organization in North Carolina dedicated to the promotion of the culture, heritage, and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino and Hispanic population in North … [Read more...] about Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020. This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will share … [Read more...] about 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 3rd Annual Festival of Nations on October 17th and 18th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a virtual program this year. The program will consist of virtual presentations about the many international groups in Durham and the cities and countries around the world that Durham is linked to. There will be some programs that are recorded, some that … [Read more...] about Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Asia Fest canceled for 2020
Asia Fest, Featuring the 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2020. Normally it takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. … [Read more...] about Asia Fest canceled for 2020
Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Update: Jerk Fest 2020 has been canceled. It will be back in 2021. This popular Celebrate Caribbean culture and Jamaican food takes place at West Point on the Eno Amphitheater, 5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham. This is a free festival. What's going on: Food! Music Kids' area Beer garden Vendors … [Read more...] about Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Frederick Douglass Virtual Community Reading for July 5th
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Virtual Community Reading for July 5th
Canceled: Nuv Yug Indian Fest
Update: This event has been canceled for 2020. The Nuv Yug Indian Fest takes place Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Parking is also free. Enjoy: Bollywood dance Classical dance … [Read more...] about Canceled: Nuv Yug Indian Fest
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
