New Hope Bird Alliance is leading a morning of birdwatching and discovery at the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is a free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Learn about the birds that thrive in Durham! Start out with complimentary coffee … [Read more...] about “Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
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African American Artist Viewing at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two events for Black History Month in 2025. These programs are supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. African American Artist ViewingSaturday, February 15, 202510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Come experience the incredible talent of local … [Read more...] about African American Artist Viewing at City of Raleigh Museum
Upcoming events at West Point on the Eno: history hikes, stargazing, more…
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…
“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
