NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
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Black History Month Events in Orange County
Orange County Office of Equity & Inclusions has listed several events for Black History Month in February, 2025. This month-long series of events will honor the contributions of African Americans in labor, justice, and equity movements while fostering deep reflection, meaningful dialogue, and a commitment to building a more just and inclusive community. The programs include film screenings, … [Read more...] about Black History Month Events in Orange County
Free Black History Month events at John P. “Top” Greene Community Center: Museum Mornings, Sewing Vintage Course, more…
Raleigh Parks is presenting a number of free Black History Month events at at John P "Top" Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Museum Mornings Every Friday in February, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., start your day with free coffee and engaging cultural discussions, shining a spotlight on the stories behind the museum's Black history … [Read more...] about Free Black History Month events at John P. “Top” Greene Community Center: Museum Mornings, Sewing Vintage Course, more…
“The Doctor is in” History 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 “The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
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
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
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
Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
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We're teaming up with our friends Dan and Kay, who are financial coaches over at Centsei, to share the news about this FREE class on money: Dan and Kay are saving a FREE seat for you for this class they're hosting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. Register for free. They are going over the proven framework that takes the guesswork out of getting ahead and actually saving money … [Read more...] about Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
