Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We're put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2026, as well as a few places that have a focus on African American … [Read more...] about 60 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2026
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Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest in February, 2026
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community the first three Fridays of February, 2026, at 1 p.m. (Please note that the year is still indicated as 2025 on that page, at the time of this update, but the dates are for 2026.) Pre-registration is required and each tour is limited to the first … [Read more...] about Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest in February, 2026
Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make sure to follow each link to register. Events at Cary Arts Center A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip ShearinSaturday, February 14, 20267 p.m.Cary Arts Center101 Dry Avenue, … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
Carrboro’s Black History Month: Black History Hall of Fame Theater Production Feb. 15, and more…
The Town of Carrboro has some events planned for Black History Month in the month of February, 2026. All are either free or very low-priced and there are events for all ages. These events take place at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, unless otherwise specified. You can see all of Carrboro's Black History Month events here. Make sure to follow that … [Read more...] about Carrboro’s Black History Month: Black History Hall of Fame Theater Production Feb. 15, and more…
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
Living in Color: Art Exhibit at Dix Park
Living in Color is an art exhibit at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, that showcases visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. It's a curated Black History Month artist exhibition, in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival. It will be on exhibit from February 1 to February 28, 2026, and is free to visit. Look for updates on … [Read more...] about Living in Color: Art Exhibit at Dix Park
Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black History Month at Haven Farm in Knightdale Feb. 22
Haven Farm Venue and Shoppe, at 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black Excellence for All on February 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black History Month at Haven Farm in Knightdale Feb. 22
Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 20
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a special event, Black Superhero Gallery, on February 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and no registration is required. All for one and one for all! Superheroes come in all hues and have incredible abilities! Learn the history of African American comic book superheroes from then and now. Join … [Read more...] about Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 20
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
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 Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
