Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our community — as a part of the North Carolina Science Festival. UNC Science Expo takes place Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This annual celebration of science … [Read more...] about UNC Science Expo April 6
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Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 6
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. (See below.) The event is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 6
St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Franklinton
The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration, St. Patrick's Day Palooza, on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The free event in Downtown Franklinton will … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Franklinton
Women’s History Month event in Apex: Designing Women
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The Town of Apex is presenting Designing Women: Beloved Apex Landmarks and Their Designers on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event in honor of Women's History Month The event will highlight the women who helped create some of the most beloved landmarks in Apex - Apex Friendship Middle School, Apex Senior … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month event in Apex: Designing Women
Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Reptile & Amphibian Day is returning to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is crocodilians! At this popular festival, learn about reptiles and amphibians through crafts, lectures, close encounters and more. This is a free event. Exhibits Amphibians and ConservationNC … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
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
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…
