“Antarctica 3D: On the Edge,” a new film showcasing this land of sea and ice, plus a presentation by Antarctica researcher Steve Emslie, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, Thursday, Feb. 25.
The first African American and also the first North Carolinian to serve as quartermaster general is being honored with the "Albemarle Profile: Maj. Gen. Hawthorne L. Proctor, Jr., U.S. Army (Retired)" exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle now through September.
Local storytellers and actors Mitch Capel and Sonny Kelly will pay homage to the Civil War's African American soldiers with "The Color of Courage," a free program held at the North Carolina History Center Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.
Learn about 18th and 19th century slave narratives and their impact on the abolitionist movement during the February Lunch and Learn at the North Carolina History Center, held at noon Friday, Feb. 19.
The North Carolina Museum of Art hosts its second Art in Bloom, a four-day festival of art and flowers, April 7−10. The event features 56 floral masterpieces inspired by the NCMA’s permanent collection in addtion to master classes, presentations, family activities and more.
The gaiety of colonial social life will give way to the clamor for war at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site Feb. 19-21.
Learn about famed naturalist Charles Darwin, take a closer look at his theories and their impact on modern science, and meet some of the scientists who are continuing his work when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Darwin Day on Saturday, February 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free; donations welcome.
The golden logos of the NFL Super Bowl marketing, golden rings and a gold "50" to the winners, along with a moment in sports history are not the only golden features of Super Bowl 50. History gives the golden moment a more significant meaning.
Resentment and frustration fomented in the land. Government leaders would not listen, imposed central rule and levied unjust taxes.
A man-killer at large! A countryside in terror! Only one man knows the next victim. But it’s a man gone mad! Join us for a spine-chilling, nerve-shattering horror-drama when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences shows “The Ape” on First Friday, February 5, 7 p.m.