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The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. David Moore, Ph.D., executive archaeologist of Exploring Joara Foundation, Inc., and a professor at Warren Wilson College, will discuss the work and history of the Berry site that he has led for 25 years and where he currently directs a summer field school. The Berry Site is an active archaeological site of a Native American town and a Spanish fort dating back to the 16th century.
The North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a transformative journey that will redefine how visitors experience the state's rich history. As part of this project, the physical museum building will close to the public Oct. 7 to begin an exciting makeover that will last two to three years.
WHAT: Asheville Community GatheringWHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: Hatch Coworking | 45 S French Broad Ave, Suite 170, Asheville, NC 28801DETAILS: The North Carolina Museum of History invites community members in the Asheville area to participate in an open discussion to help shape the future of the museum’s exhibits. This is an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts on how the state’s layered history should be presented to future visitors.
The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a calendar full of events as the long summer days fade into the cozy glow of autumn!Come and celebrate the last few weeks of the museum building being open with live music performances like no other! Our fall schedule includes three more Tar Heel Troubadours concerts, a celebration of Americana, roots, bluegrass, and traditional music performed by artists from North Carolina or currently living and working in the state.Read on for all our fall events. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
WHAT: Winston-Salem Community GatheringWHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library, 1110 East Seventh St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101WHAT: Raleigh Community GatheringWHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: Chavis Community Center | Multipurpose Room 205, 505 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27601
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, the Charlotte Hawkins Brown State Historic Site will hire a financial sustainability advisor. This advisor will guide the historic site in developing a new strategic financial plan to support future preservation efforts and to grow its African American history and educational programs for the statewide and local community.
Members of Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle, please join us Monday, September 9, 2024 for the FOMOA Annual Meeting from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Annual meeting will commence at 5:30 pm, and then Guest Speaker, Sandra Kelberlau, of SK Paintings Conservation in Raleigh, will take us through the steps she took for the restoration of the Pool portrait to its original state - using natural materials that extended the life of the portrait that has come back home. The newly renovated Pool portrait will be on dis
A special series of concerts celebrating North Carolina’s unique story of moonshine and motorsports will feature N.C. legend of Americana, Jim Lauderdale, and the iconic bluegrass trio, the Kruger Brothers. They will be joined by special guests at each concert.
The Museum of the Albemarle has partnered with Dixieland Speedway on Friday evening, August 16, 2024. Join us as we once again take the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail to the track under the lights and sounds of roaring engines. Take a minute to learn a few facts about local moonshiner Alvin Sawyer and historic locations, natural areas, and racetracks across the state that tell the story of North Carolina Moonshine and Motorsports.Dixieland will feature five action packed classes of races. The rising stars of tomorrow will open the night with Kids-N-Karts.
Local author Julia Nunnally Duncan will discuss and sign copies of her works, including her latest book of poetry, "When Time Was Suspended," from 2-4 p.m.