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 “The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
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Owl-a-Ween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owl-a-Ween on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival will take place in Hooville, a children's play area. Enjoy a raffle, prizes for costumes, hay rides and candy. … [Read more...] about Owl-a-Ween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton (free family event)
Halloween at Burwell Oct. 25
Burwell School Historic Site, at 319 N. Churton Street, in Hillsborough's historic district, is free to visit during its year-round opening hours: Individual tours of the Burwell School Historic Site are offered free of charge during operating hours. A self-guided option is available at all times or you can enjoy a docent led tour on the weekends. No appointment is required for individuals or … [Read more...] about Halloween at Burwell Oct. 25
45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 21 to 27, 2024, for applying to college. During that time period, 43 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if you're applying to more than one school the savings will really … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a free community event, Family History Fair, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2540 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Participants can explore and learn more about their family history. There event features family history classes, places to record memories, youth and children's activities, a family … [Read more...] about Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Preservation Durham is offering three special history tours of Old Maplewood Cemetery on October 19, 2024. Maplewood Cemetery TourSaturday, October 19, 20249:30 to 4:30 p.m.$15 in advance; $20 day of; free for Preservation Durham members Historic Maplewood Cemetery is at 815 Kent Street, Durham. Maplewood is Durham’s oldest public cemetery. Here are laid millionaires and paupers, saints and … [Read more...] about Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 26-27
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is hosting a special planetarium show in honor of Halloween. On Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, 2024, Scare-o-lina Skies will explore the myths and mysteries of the night sky. Tickets go on sale October 13, 2024. Both shows are an hour long. Tickets: … [Read more...] about Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 26-27
Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Sept 13-22
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder Tony Avent … [Read more...] about Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Sept 13-22
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
PDA Research Café is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. No background knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome. The next PDA Research Café takes place Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
