Emancipation Day, a long-standing North Carolina tradition, is a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Historically, this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. The City of Raleigh is presenting several events for Emancipation Day. They take place at Pope House Museum and City … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Events in Raleigh
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Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
A North Carolina tradition was to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Historic Turner House Foundation … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
Emancipation Day, a long-standing North Carolina Tradition, is a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. On January 4, 2024, City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
Emancipation Day: “Bottom Rail on Top” — Black Civil War Reenactors at Pope House Museum
For Emancipation Day, the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, will be presenting Bottom Rail on Top: Black Civil War Reenactors. This free event takes place on Saturday, January, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is required. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the powerful stories of Black soldiers who shaped American history. United … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: “Bottom Rail on Top” — Black Civil War Reenactors at Pope House Museum
Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum present Slavery to Freedom: the 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment as part of the celebration of Emancipation Day. This free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at John P. "Top" Greene Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina. Travel back in time to see the 35th USCT … [Read more...] about Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
