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
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Great Decisions Discussion Series at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
The Great Decisions discussion series is presented annually by the Foreign Policy Association to the nation as a public educational opportunity, introducing impartial and thought-provoking analyses on globally important topics facing America today. Each session includes the Foreign Policy Association video presentation on the topic of the week, a short talk by a local speaker knowledgeable on … [Read more...] about Great Decisions Discussion Series at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, who was, at the time, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Bennett Place School Day March 6 — history program for kids
Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Bennett Place School Day on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bennett Place hosts several historic sites and museums for a history-packed School Day program. This program is geared toward students ages 5-18, with an emphasis on homeschool kids. The program is especially recommended … [Read more...] about Bennett Place School Day March 6 — history program for kids
Women’s History Month Golf Clinics in Apex March 4 (Free!)
The Town of Apex is presenting three events for Women's History Month in March, 2026. Please follow the links below to register. Tee It OffWednesday, March 4, 2026: RegisterWednesday, March 11, 2026: Register6 to 7:30 p.m.Knights Play Golf Course2512 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North CarolinaFree Get ready to tee it off in style at Knights Play Golf Course! This isn't just a clinic, it's an exclusive … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month Golf Clinics in Apex March 4 (Free!)
Women’s History Month Events at Wake County Public Library in March
Wake County Public Library is presenting several events in March, 2026, for Women's History Month. All are free to attend but some require pre-registration. Please make sure to follow each link for all the details. There are events for both adult and children. Some of the events are held virtually, but most are held in person. Women's History Events at Wake County Public Library NC Women at … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month Events at Wake County Public Library in March
Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" every Saturday in February, 2026. To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions … [Read more...] about Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Mug Rug Crafting Feb. 25
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting their Wednesday at One program on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Enjoy lunch at 12:30 p.m., and then, at 1 p.m., the LWML Quilters will lead a session on making Mug Rugs, a fun, simple, and customizable sewing project that you’ll be able to take home and enjoy. It's all FREE to attend. Please … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Mug Rug Crafting Feb. 25
Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly at UNC’s Friday Center Feb. 22
Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly is a FREE event on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., at William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is in honor of Black History Month and is suggested for ages 10+. It's free, but registration is required. In this compelling and interactive Black History Month presentation, … [Read more...] about Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly at UNC’s Friday Center Feb. 22
Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
Black History Trolley Tour Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $15. The tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
