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WHAT: Greenville Community GatheringWHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: 215 East Arlington Boulevard Suite E, Greenville, NC 27858

 Fall is here, a time of changing leaves, cooler weather, and harvests. But what did fall mean for the people of the past? What does it mean for the natural world today? On Saturday, Oct.

Join us for Tar Heel Troubadours, a celebration of Americana, roots, bluegrass, and traditional music performed by artists from or living and working in North Carolina.

Join us for the second in a special, three-part series of concerts celebrating North Carolina’s unique story of moonshine and motorsports featuring NC legend of Americana, Jim Lauderdale, the iconic bluegrass trio, the Kruger Brothers, and Special Guests: Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, Melanie Rice, and William Ritter. This concert will be held at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte with the final performance at the Museum of the Albemarle on March 29 in Elizabeth City. Tickets are required for each performance.

Join us for Tar Heel Troubadours, a celebration of Americana, roots, bluegrass, and traditional music.

The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. Chris Meekins, born and raised in Elizabeth City, has been a public historian in the state of N.C. for over 30 years. For most of his career, Chris was an archivist, but in March 2020, he switched hats to become an editor for the Civil War Roster project. Tasked with packing up the old Roster office, Chris also decided to track the project's history. Since the Civil War, there have been several attempts to document the service of N.C. men in the war.

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.