West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: The historic buildings are open and … [Read more...] about Upcoming events at West Point on the Eno: history hikes, stargazing, more…
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“From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape,” with Wake Audubon Jan. 18
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will … [Read more...] about “From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape,” with Wake Audubon Jan. 18
Lecture in Art History at UNC — open to community
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting an art history lecture on January 23, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 215 Phillips Hall, 120 E Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The lecture is free and open to the community. The speaker will be Sylvia Houghteling, of Bryn Mawr College. The topic is "The Ecology of Ephemeral Dyes: Textile Colorants Beyond Colonial Trade … [Read more...] about Lecture in Art History at UNC — open to community
Stories That Connect Us Series with The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series. Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from the interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Enjoy lively discussions and reflections on the impact … [Read more...] about Stories That Connect Us Series with The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
Digging Deeper: Stories in Local Archaeology at Mordecai Historic Park Jan. 25
As Mordecai investigates its own archaeological footprint, the park will host a series of lectures with local experts speaking about their work at historic sites, cemeteries, and more. Digging Deeper: Stories in Local Archaeology will be free to attend. In January the speaker will be Jon Marcoux, Director of the Research Labs in Archaeology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Professor Marcoux will share about … [Read more...] about Digging Deeper: Stories in Local Archaeology at Mordecai Historic Park Jan. 25
Free Children’s Singing Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir is offering a FREE choral singing camp/workshop on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fellowship Hall of Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, NC Registration is required. Attendance is limited. To register, in the "Join Us” section, use the audition request button. Fill in only the required info and in the … [Read more...] about Free Children’s Singing Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Feb 1 and 2
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place February 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Europa Clipper and other solar system missions. Join a celestial adventure that explores the wonders of the universe through technology, telescopes, engaging talks by scientists and plenty of hands-on activities. The … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Feb 1 and 2
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Jan. 25
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democrazy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. There are two upcoming performances. North Carolina State Capitol The NC … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Jan. 25
Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Feb. 12
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina. The events take place 7 to 9 p.m. and are free to attend. The events start with trivia. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Feb. 12
2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
