Black History Trolley Tour Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. The tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour March 2
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“We’ve Always Been Out There” — Free Civil Rights Walking Tour at NC State Capitol in February
The North Carolina State Capitol is hosting a free weekly walking tour, We've Always Been Out There. It will focus on the history of protest and civil rights in Raleigh. The tour takes place every Friday in February, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The tour will cover most of the 20th century and include discussion of the Temperance Movement, the Women’s Suffrage Movement, the Civil Rights … [Read more...] about “We’ve Always Been Out There” — Free Civil Rights Walking Tour at NC State Capitol in February
93 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
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've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2025, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about 93 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
Carrboro’s Black History Month Events, including puppet show by Jeghetto
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. Make sure to follow that link for all … [Read more...] about Carrboro’s Black History Month Events, including puppet show by Jeghetto
Black History Events at DoubleTree by Hilton Feb. 23
On February 23, 2025, celebrate Black History Month with two events at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about everything going on. Black Market Expo Black History Month Pop-Up Shop Vendor Market takes place Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and features Black-owned businesses, food trucks and … [Read more...] about Black History Events at DoubleTree by Hilton Feb. 23
Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: Book Harvest will be sharing the books, "Alma's Art" and "There Was a Party for Langston." … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
Raleigh Downtown and NC Throwdown are presented For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 227 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (next to the NC State Capitol.) This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. This will be a day of … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
Meet the Heroes– an interactive Black History event for kids
Meet the Heroes is an interactive Black History event for kids that takes place Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Each February parents and children are invited to meet Heroes of Black History through actors, activities and crafts. The event is designed like a living museum where you are free … [Read more...] about Meet the Heroes– an interactive Black History event for kids
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
“Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two events for Black History Month in 2025. These programs are supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Black Artists DaySaturday, February 15, 202510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Come experience the incredible talent of local Black … [Read more...] about “Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
