South Wake Conservationists' goal is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and outreach. They host many events for both adults and kids. One of South Wake Conservationists' popular programs is Eco Kids. The mission of Eco Kids is to engage the younger generation to develop a lifelong appreciation of the natural habitat and wildlife, and to learn, … [Read more...] about Upcoming South Wake Conservationists Event: Turtle Talk
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2024 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2024 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Free tours at Pope House Museum
The Pope House Museum, at 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, is the only African-American house museum in the State of North Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era. The house, built in 1901, … [Read more...] about Free tours at Pope House Museum
Joel Lane Museum now free to tour
Joel Lane Museum House, at 160 South Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, is a heritage site that is owned today by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. The Joel Lane House was built in 1769. Joel Lane facilitated the location of North Carolina's capital city on his land in 1792. The Joel Lane Museum House brings American and North Carolina history … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum now free to tour
Black History Expo in Wake Forest Feb 10
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Wake Forest native Ronald “Skip” Parker to host a Black History Expo on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., Wake Forest, north Carolina. Free and open to the public, the expo will feature on display many of Parker’s unique and authentic … [Read more...] about Black History Expo in Wake Forest Feb 10
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
Town of Cary’s Black History Month: Film, visual art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2024. Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Follow the above link to see all the events. We're listing a few of the events below. The theme this year is STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Education, Arts and Music.) Willa Brigham: A Thread Runs Through It -- Meet the Artist … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month: Film, visual art, more…
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, stories for kids, history programs, more…
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, stories for kids, history programs, more…
Register for Black History Trolley Tour Feb 24-25
Black History Trolley Tour UPDATE: The link to register is no longer working. It's possible that the event was canceled. If we find out, we'll update. Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Register for Black History Trolley Tour Feb 24-25
Astronomy Days with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Feb 3 and 4
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place February 3 and 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Asteroids and meteorites. The festival takes place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, in both Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Feb 3 and 4