Celebrate Black History Month on this special trolley tour around Raleigh highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 27th, 2021, at the following times. Register on Reclink.raleighnc.gov with the following bar codes, or by calling 919-996-4364. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: 266469 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.: 266470 3 to 4 p.m.: … [Read more...] about Celebrate Black History Month with the Historic Raleigh Trolley
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Free Children’s Choir Online Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir are offering a FREE online choir workshop for all children in the community, age 7-14. The workshop will take place on ZOOM on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, from Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Girls and Boys from the Triangle area of North Carolina(ages 7-14) will have an opportunity to work with Professional Staff of the North Carolina Boys … [Read more...] about Free Children’s Choir Online Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
Astronomy on Tap: The Gravitational Looking Glass
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter normally holds its talks at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, but right now they are being held online. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll know about future events. All ages are … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap: The Gravitational Looking Glass
In Plain Sight: outdoor educational exhibit at Durham’s Geer Cemetery, with additional virtual events
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
Historic Russell School presents virtual tour, and more
Historic Russell School, 2001 Saint Marys Road, Hillsborough, is presenting several online free events in February. Read on for the details about those events, as well as some information about this historic building. The Russell School is the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County. Rosenwald Schools were built in the early 20th century during a time when … [Read more...] about Historic Russell School presents virtual tour, and more
Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park — Jan 22
Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. The park also includes: Cure barn ca. 1840 Plantation Office ca. 1840 Ellen Mordecai Garden ca. 1842 Mordecai Spring Allen Kitchen ca. 1842 Andrew Johnson Birthplace ca. 1800 Badger Iredell Law Office ca. … [Read more...] about Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park — Jan 22
Find free online cooking classes on 9 websites
Many of us are cooking more than we used to, as we spend more time at home. It's the perfect time to up your cooking game! Whether your specialty is French cuisine or you do well to make a PB&J, you can bone up on the basics or snag some serious gourmet tips with these ten free cooking sites. This list first appeared on Birmingham on the Cheap. Please tell your friends in Birmingham, … [Read more...] about Find free online cooking classes on 9 websites
Town of Cary’s Black History Month events go online
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2021. This year they will be taking place online. Follow each link for more information, or to register, if required. And please scroll down for a growing list of Black History Month events throughout the Triangle. Backyard History: Cary's African American Community Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 7 … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month events go online
Virtual trivia, lunchtime talks, more, with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Make sure to check the location. Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 … [Read more...] about Virtual trivia, lunchtime talks, more, with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Free music workshops (donations welcome) through PineCone
PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts. Normally they are the force behind a lot of live music events throughout the Triangle, but right now, you'll find their influence on the internet. They are presenting a number of online workshops and other … [Read more...] about Free music workshops (donations welcome) through PineCone
