Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Community Reading of Frederick Doughlass’ 4th of July Speech at Stagville (and more)
Learning
Lunch Box Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum June 26
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, presents lectures that are often free to the public. The Museum hosts Lunch Box Lectures the 3rd Thursday of the month. Bring your lunch to the Museum and enjoy a lecture. Lunch Box LectureThursday, June 26, 202512 to 12:45 p.m.Free Join Erin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully from the City of Raleigh's Historic Preservation Unit. They have … [Read more...] about Lunch Box Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum June 26
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood takes place Friday, June 20, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Stanford L. Warren Library, 508 Simmons Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free and open to all. As part of the DURM Juneteenth Collaborative’s citywide celebration, this event brings together live music, visual and performance art, wellness offerings, a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, The … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop for kids in Raleigh
Kids ages 7-13 and their parents are invited to a FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop at Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. Students will embark on an exhilarating journey as they build and customize their own Go Karts. In this … [Read more...] about FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop for kids in Raleigh
Carolina Science Café at Haw River Tap & Table on June 3
Carolina Science Cafe, presented by Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, takes place the first Tuesday of the month, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Haw River Tap & Table, 300 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This free event is designed for adults, and gives the public a chance to meet the expert behind the science headlines. Light appetizers will be provided, while supplies … [Read more...] about Carolina Science Café at Haw River Tap & Table on June 3
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
Lecture Lounge — Rise of Third Parties: Election Reform and our Political Moment May 30
Lecture Lounge is a series of 90-minute lectures from professors, researchers, artists and communities, open to the community, and held in relaxed public settings, like bars and cafes. The goal of Lecture Lounge is to provide approachable lectures on a variety of topics. At Lecture Lounge, for the first 30 minutes participants get checked in, grab some food and drink and mingle. The lecturer … [Read more...] about Lecture Lounge — Rise of Third Parties: Election Reform and our Political Moment May 30
Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read on to learn about the programs, and follow the links to register. If you don't see a link, that means that registration wasn't open at the time of this post, or registration is not required. Go to the … [Read more...] about Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Science Café once a month at The Daily Planet, in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center Wing, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Daily Planet also hosts Science Trivia once a month, on the first Thursday of each month. Mingle with friends, learn something new, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. … [Read more...] about Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
