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 democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
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Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
As part of Black History Month, Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco's Laborers" in February. The tour will highlight the voice of Viola Bond, who worked for Liggett & Myers and American Tobacco Company. Tours will address the contributions that each group of people working in … [Read more...] about Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
Black Artists Day at City of Raleigh Museum — live art, crafts and panel discussion Feb. 15
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. Black Artists DaySaturday, February 15, 202510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Come experience the incredible talent of local Black … [Read more...] about Black Artists Day at City of Raleigh Museum — live art, crafts and panel discussion Feb. 15
Women’s History Month events in Apex: Learning Lunch and GameMaker Showcase
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The Town of Apex is presenting two events for Women's History Month in March of 2025. Both events are free. Learning Lunch: Women in PoliticsWednesday, March 19, 202512 p.m.Apex Senior Center63 Hunter Street, Apex, NCFree Bring your lunch and join us for an engaging conversation with local politicians! The speakers (Apex Councilmember Audra Killingsworth, Wake County Commissioner Cheryl … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month events in Apex: Learning Lunch and GameMaker Showcase
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
Scented Storytime at Durham County Library
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Follow the links below. Scented StorytimeThursday, February 13, 202510:30 to 11:30 a.m.Main Library300 N Roxboro Street, … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library
The Secret Science Club NC presents free lecture: Healthy as a Hunter-Gatherer — Sorting Paleofact from Paleofiction
New York’s famous popular science lecture series, The Secret Science Club, is now in North Carolina. The next event, Healthy as a Hunter-Gatherer: Sorting Paleofact from Paleofiction, takes place Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Lapin Bleu, 106A N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The speaker will be Herman Pontzer, Duke University Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology … [Read more...] about The Secret Science Club NC presents free lecture: Healthy as a Hunter-Gatherer — Sorting Paleofact from Paleofiction
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 5
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough presents the annual Revolutionary War Living History Day to commemorate Hillsborough’s Revolutionary history. Re-enactors and activities will be set up throughout the day at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 East King Street. There will be activities at other locations in Hillsborough, as well. Check back soon for details. The event is free and open to … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 5
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Feb. 7
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Feb. 7
