Take a ride on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Civil War tour on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. The tours leave at 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3 p.m., from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. Tickets are $10 a person and must be purchased in advance. The tour lasts approximately one hour, and will visit the historic structures and sites that witnessed Raleigh's … [Read more...] about Civil War Trolley Tours in Raleigh (pre-registration is required)
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UNC Science Week with Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is presenting UNC Science Week from April 11th to 17th, 2021. Learn about all the science research that's taking place right on the UNC campus. This event is part of North Carolina Science Festival. Here's what's happening each day: Science at the Drive-In: Jurassic Park Sunday, April 11th, 2021 7:45 p.m. The Drive-In at Carraway Village 600 … [Read more...] about UNC Science Week with Morehead Planetarium
GSK Science in the Summer: absolutely free science camps this summer
GSK, a science-led global healthcare company, is offering FREE science programs to kids in the summer. They offer the programs to students in the Triangle through a partnership with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. There are both in-person programs, and virtual programs. They are both free, but registration fills up very quickly for some programs, and parents of past participants … [Read more...] about GSK Science in the Summer: absolutely free science camps this summer
Passover virtual cooking class — Sephardic Flavors for Passover
The Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, in collaboration with the Boulder JCC, is presenting a virtual cooking class and demo, Sephardic Flavors for Passover. The class features chef Susan Barocas. The virtual event takes place March 15th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for JCC members and $15 for the general community. From charoset & Seder plate items to spices … [Read more...] about Passover virtual cooking class — Sephardic Flavors for Passover
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Raleigh
Raleigh Parks is presenting a free Black History Scavenger Hunt. Read on for details, as well as a big list of Black History Month events in the Triangle. The scavenger hunt takes place February 20th and 21st. Hosted by Worthdale Community Center, this city-wide scavenger hunt highlights prominent locations in downtown Raleigh that honor African American leaders who have impacted our … [Read more...] about Black History Month Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Raleigh
Preservation Durham’s People + Places Speaker Series — Aaron McDuffie Moore: Founder of Durham’s Black Wall Street
Preservation Durham and The Regulator Bookshop are presenting a book talk as part of their People + Place Speaker Series. The online discussion of the book Aaron McDuffie Moore: An African American Physician, Educator, and Founder of Durham's Black Wall Street, will take place Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can watch on Zoom or Preservation Durham's Facebook … [Read more...] about Preservation Durham’s People + Places Speaker Series — Aaron McDuffie Moore: Founder of Durham’s Black Wall Street
Oberlin Village History Run
Oberlin Village History Run is a chance to learn some of Raleigh's history while getting some exercise. It's a self-guided 3-mile running/walking tour of Raleigh's historic Oberlin Village. Although it's called a run, you're encouraged to stop at each location and read about the site. It takes place all through the month of February, 2021, making it a great way to celebrate Black History … [Read more...] about Oberlin Village History Run
National Math Festival goes online in 2021
National Math Festival is an annual event that brings together some of the most fascinating mathematicians of our time to inspire and challenge all ages to see math in new and unexpected ways. It's normally a live event, in Washington, D.C., but this year it will take place virtually, so will be available to all of us, wherever we are. The National Math Festival is organized by the … [Read more...] about National Math Festival goes online in 2021
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
Free photography classes from Nikon (normally $15 to $50)
Maybe this would be a good time to build your photography skills? Nikon is offering its 10 classes, though Nikon School, for free through December 31st, 2020. The classes are normally priced between $15 and $50 each. Some are specifically focused on Nikon equipment, but some would be useful no matter what kind of camera equipment you have. Nikon is releasing a new holiday-centric … [Read more...] about Free photography classes from Nikon (normally $15 to $50)
