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Titanic Exhibition to Honor Roxboro Postal Hero — Oscar Scott Woody Day on Aug. 13

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If you're up for a road trip to Charlotte, you'll have the chance to learn about and honor one of the heroes on the Titanic who was from Roxboro, North Carolina, right outside the Triangle. And if you live in Person County, NC, or you work for the USPS, you get a special discount the rest of the run of Titanic: The Exhibition in Charlotte. Read on for the details. Often lost amid the tragedy of … [Read more...] about Titanic Exhibition to Honor Roxboro Postal Hero — Oscar Scott Woody Day on Aug. 13

The Market at NCMA Sept. 5

On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. Please note that in July, 2026, the market takes place Sunday, July 5, instead of on July 4. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA Sept. 5

Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences August 1

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Consulate General of Mexico and the RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter are presenting Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura (Science and Cultural Day) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free program is fully bilingual (Spanish-English.) … [Read more...] about Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences August 1

Free Friday Tours at Mordecai Historic Park Aug. 28

Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. It became a public park in 1972. The park also includes: The park encompasses 3.2 acres in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Tours cost $8 for adults, $5 for youth. Kids 6 and under are free. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Free Friday Tours at Mordecai Historic Park Aug. 28

Steam Shop Saturday at New Hope Valley Railway July 25

New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is presenting Steam Shop Saturday on July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ever wondered what it takes to run a steam locomotive? Come to Steam Shop Saturday and spend some time in the railyard with the Steam Crew. They’ll share fascinating stories, demonstrate their work, and answer all your questions about operating a steam … [Read more...] about Steam Shop Saturday at New Hope Valley Railway July 25

Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Pop-Up July 17

Fifty years ago, during the July Fourth weekend of 1976, Durham joined communities across the nation in celebrating America’s Bicentennial. At West Point on the Eno, residents gathered for a festival showcasing traditional North Carolina arts, music, crafts, and culture. To mark the 50th anniversary of this memorable event, the Museum of Durham History has partnered with organizers of the … [Read more...] about Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Pop-Up July 17

Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees

The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card from Bank of America or Merrill is your ticket to visit participating museums the first full weekend of every month. You can follow the above link to find all the museums across the country that are … [Read more...] about Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees

Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History June 27

The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History June 27

Knowing the West Community Day at NC Museum of Art June 27

North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a community day featuring free admission to Knowing the West. Through art making, performances, and community activities with local artists, visitors can explore the myths and realities of the American West. Western wear encouraged! The event takes place Saturday,June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m This is a free event and no tickets are … [Read more...] about Knowing the West Community Day at NC Museum of Art June 27

Juneteenth Tours at Stagville

Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, in 1860, was part of a vast plantation where the Bennehan and Cameron families enslaved over nine hundred people. Once one of the largest plantations in North Carolina, Historic Stagville now inspires new understanding about the history of slavery through preservation, interpretation, research, genealogy, and descendant … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Tours at Stagville

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