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
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Free Concert in Carrboro for Black History Month: Mary Williams
The Town of Carrboro has some events planned for Black History Month in the month of February, 2024. All are either free or very low-priced and there are events for all ages. These events take place the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro, unless otherwise specified. You can see all of Carrboro's Black History Month events here. Read on for a few highlights. Black … [Read more...] about Free Concert in Carrboro for Black History Month: Mary Williams
Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month is a free event on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford, North Carolina. Explore the rich history of African Americans in Lee County and its surroundings since 1740. This event is presented by Alliance of Black Leaders and Educators, Heart … [Read more...] about Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
Meet the Heroes–a kid-friendly, interactive Black History event in Durham
Meet the Heroes is an interactive Black History event for kids that takes place Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Walltown Park Recreation Center, 1308 West Club Boulevard, Durham, NC. At this free event, parents and children are invited to meet Heroes of Black history through actors, activities and crafts. This year, the theme is the Old West. The event is designed … [Read more...] about Meet the Heroes–a kid-friendly, interactive Black History event in Durham
Black History Celebration: Liberation Through Education
Education Justice Alliance is hosting a free event for Black History Month event, Liberation Through Education, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m., at 1214 E Lenoir Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event honors the history of Black education leaders and celebrates educators of the present. The guest speaker is Xavier Adams, the NCCAT 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of … [Read more...] about Black History Celebration: Liberation Through Education
Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest
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 at 1 p.m. on the following dates in February, 2024: Pre-registration is required and each tour is limited to the first 15 people to sign up. Led by staff from Historic Preservation Planning and the Wake Forest Historical Museum, the tours … [Read more...] about Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest
10 Black History Month events at Chavis Park: crafts, stories, workshops, more…
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2023, with a series of events that honor the achievements, history and heritage of African American leaders and innovators. There are events for both adults and children, and all of these events are free! Check for updates here. Personal History Workshop for SeniorsDrop-In … [Read more...] about 10 Black History Month events at Chavis Park: crafts, stories, workshops, more…
Black History Expo in Wake Forest Feb 10
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Wake Forest native Ronald “Skip” Parker to host a Black History Expo on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., Wake Forest, north Carolina. Free and open to the public, the expo will feature on display many of Parker’s unique and authentic … [Read more...] about Black History Expo in Wake Forest Feb 10
Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
As part of Black History Month, Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco's Laborers" in February. The tour will highlight the voice of Viola Bond, who worked for Liggett & Myers and American Tobacco Company. Tours will address the contributions that each group of people working in … [Read more...] about Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
Town of Cary’s Black History Month: Film, visual art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2024. Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Follow the above link to see all the events. We're listing a few of the events below. The theme this year is STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Education, Arts and Music.) Willa Brigham: A Thread Runs Through It -- Meet the Artist … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month: Film, visual art, more…
