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
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Nuv Yug Indian Fest rescheduled to September 5-6
Update: This event has been rescheduled to September 5-6, 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 … [Read more...] about Nuv Yug Indian Fest rescheduled to September 5-6
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
Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Mayor’s Unity Day Celebrating African American History in Raleigh
Raleigh's annual Mayor's Unity Day takes place Saturday, February 29th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street. This is a free event for the whole family. It's a celebration of food, history, music, dance and more. The event is hosted by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and there will be remarks … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Unity Day Celebrating African American History in Raleigh
Canceled: Annual Lebanese Festival in Raleigh March 14-15
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at NC State Fairgrounds Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 14th, and Sunday, March 15th, 2020. Please note the change in location from last year. The festival takes place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are both free. Here is what you'll … [Read more...] about Canceled: Annual Lebanese Festival in Raleigh March 14-15
Black History Month events in the Triangle 2020
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 2020, as well as a couple of places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in the Triangle 2020
28th Annual American Indian Powwow at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, at 1912 West Club Blvd, Durham, is hosting its 28th annual American Indian Powwow on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's open to the public. Admission is $5 per person, and free for children 5 and under. American Indian students at NCSSM hosted their first powwow in 1992 as a way to promote the school to the American … [Read more...] about 28th Annual American Indian Powwow at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
UPDATE: The Lightup Festival has been canceled. Here's the statement from the organizer: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Raleigh has also been canceled. The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
Lunar New Year Festivals Canceled
Update: Both the February 1 Chinese New Year Festival in Raleigh and the February 2 Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill have been cancelled, due to fears of the Novel Coronovirus. Celebrate the Lunar New Year at one of these festivals in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle. The Lunar Year Year is on January 25th, 2020. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festivals Canceled
