Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 21 — free books!
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Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall takes place Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Carrboro Lawn, 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a free … [Read more...] about Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Black History Month events in Apex: Spades Tournament, Trivia, more…
The Town of Apex is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2026, with some free events for the public. More details on the Town of Apex's Black History Month webpage. Breach of Peace, featuring Mike Wiley Breach of Peace is a play performed by Mike Wiley and is based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other individuals involved in the … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in Apex: Spades Tournament, Trivia, more…
“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
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
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
“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
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Black History Expo in Wake Forest, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting several special events for Black History Month in 2025. Follow each link for more information, and to register, if required. Black History Month Walking ToursFridays in February, 20251 p.m.Taylor Street Park416 N. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NCFree (registration is required) Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black HistorySaturday, … [Read more...] about Black History Expo in Wake Forest, more…
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
