For many years, One Day University has brought the nation’s greatest professors to cities across the country to present their most compelling lectures. These wildly popular events typically feature three professors from top schools, giving talks on history, psychology, art, politics, science, and more. Attendees have the opportunity to “go back to college for just one day” - taking only the fun … [Read more...] about One Day University live event in Raleigh: Free tickets
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Historic Russell School: Movie on the Lawn, and Tour
Historic Russell School, 2001 Saint Marys Road, Hillsborough, is presenting a free event in September. Read on for the details about this event, 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 segregation prohibited black … [Read more...] about Historic Russell School: Movie on the Lawn, and Tour
Eno River Herpetology Outing at Occoneechee Speedway Trail
Join the Tri-County Conservationists chapter of NCWF for an outing on the Eno River. The Tri-County Conservationists represent Alamance, Chatham and Orange Counties. This free event takes place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Occoneechee Speedway Trailhead, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Please register here. The group will be … [Read more...] about Eno River Herpetology Outing at Occoneechee Speedway Trail
Cary’s Comedies: Amusing Tales from Cary’s History Aug 27 (pay what you want)
On Sunday, August 27, 2023, The City Doctor Productions is presenting Cary's Comedies: Amusing Tales from Cary's History. This event takes place at the old library site, 310 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, at 5:30 p.m. Pay what you want -- cash or Venmo only. This is a glimpse into Cary's Colorful History from The City Doctor Productions. Go off the beaten path of Cary's history where you … [Read more...] about Cary’s Comedies: Amusing Tales from Cary’s History Aug 27 (pay what you want)
Historic Houses on the Move — free lectures in Cary
Friends of the Page Walker Hotel presents Historic Houses on the Move, a series highlighting local historic properties recently moved from their original sites for preservation. Learn about the history surrounding these well-loved local landmarks. These are free events that take place at Cary Regional Library, 315 Kildaire Far Road, Cary, NC. Registration is requested. Follow the links below … [Read more...] about Historic Houses on the Move — free lectures in Cary
Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The events are sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. The celebration features take & make instruments, music of the Black Diaspora, an author … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Tobacco Road Tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please … [Read more...] about Tobacco Road Tours
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Registration is open for Raleigh's Jewish History Trolley Tour, which takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be three tours: The tour leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and lasts for about one hour. This tour will be a historic journey starting with Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park and the first Jewish man recorded to live in … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Peach pARTy Art Classes — free art classes for kids
Peach pARTy Art Classes is a free four-week series for kids at Peach Road Park, 111 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, NC. It takes place Fridays from May 12 to June 2, 2023, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program will focus on building creativity, individual expression, and comfort with art, and will be led by local Artist Akira Dudley. Children’s creations will be on display at the Peach pARTy at Peach … [Read more...] about Peach pARTy Art Classes — free art classes for kids
