Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Independence Day and Women of Stagville Tour at Stagville State Historic Site
Museums and attractions
Free puppetry workshop, and more, at NC Museum of Art
Admission to NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free, and there are also many events scheduled. Some of them are free as well. Make sure to check the NC Museum of Art calendar for other events and to make sure that there haven't been any changes. Here are a couple of the upcoming events: Pollinator Palooza Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Museum Park, … [Read more...] about Free puppetry workshop, and more, at NC Museum of Art
Annual Memorial Day Remembrance at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham: The American Soldier Through the Ages
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and nature trails. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here are the few of the upcoming events (Visit Bennett Place's website for all the events.) Memorial Day … [Read more...] about Annual Memorial Day Remembrance at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham: The American Soldier Through the Ages
Free Family Day (and more) at Nasher Museum of Art
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students with student ID FREE ADMISSION FOR: Nasher Museum members Children 15 and under Duke students, faculty and staff with DukeCard or Duke Medicine … [Read more...] about Free Family Day (and more) at Nasher Museum of Art
Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer starts May 18
Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel and their families. This year, 2019, the program starts earlier. It runs from May 18th through Labor Day, September 3rd. The military ID holder can bring five family members with him or her, and those family members can include a spouse or child, aunts, uncles, … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer starts May 18
Sunday Lecture Series: Ruth Wyand: “Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina” at Orange County Historical Museum
The Orange County Historical Museum, at 201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, is operated by the Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County. It's open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m The museum is closed to the public Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and for several weeks during the holiday season. It's free to visit. The … [Read more...] about Sunday Lecture Series: Ruth Wyand: “Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina” at Orange County Historical Museum
Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The 25th Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is toads! Here's what's going on: Presentations in the Daily Planet Theater throughout the day Presentations on the World Stage … [Read more...] about Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Paleontology March 1
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include a scientist presentation, an interactive activity relating to the discussion, a Q&A session, and time to meet other teens who enjoy science. This program is recommended for participants ages 11–17. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Paleontology March 1
18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 26
The 18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 18th annual African American Cultural Celebration will feature more than 75 musicians, storytellers, … [Read more...] about 18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 26
Get your free tickets for Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures at NC Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art , 2100 Blue Ridge Road, is free to visit, although some special exhibits are ticketed. It also hosts many events every month, and many of these events are free. Here is one of the upcoming events. You can see them all here. Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 10 a.m. East and West Buildings Free (Tickets … [Read more...] about Get your free tickets for Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures at NC Museum of Art
