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
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Emancipation Day Events in Raleigh
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. Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum and the City of Raleigh are presenting several events from January 2 to 7, … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Events in Raleigh
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh
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. On Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, 2024, the City or Raleigh is presenting an Emancipation Day Trolley … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh
Emancipation Day Tours and Storytime at Pope House Museum
For Emancipation Day, the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, will be open for free weekday tours. The tours will take place from January 2 to 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations are required. Just drop by. Come learn about one of Raleigh’s most prominent Black families and one of North Carolina’s first licensed African-American doctors! In … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Tours and Storytime at Pope House Museum
Emancipation Day Celebration at City of Raleigh Museum January 7
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. The City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum is traveling back in time and holding an Emancipation Day celebration on … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Celebration at City of Raleigh Museum January 7
