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Materiales educativos en español ahora disponibles en el Museo de Ciencias Naturales online

El Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte se enorgullece en anunciar la incorporación de varias páginas web completamente en español dedicadas a proporcionar recursos educativos, así como información general sobre el Museo. Todo ello ya disponible en naturalsciences.org/español.  

Estos materiales educativos están destinados a extender la misión del Museo de “Iluminar el mundo e inspirar su conservación” a la comunidad Hispana/LatinX, la cual ahora mismo representa aproximadamente el 10 por ciento de la población total de Carolina del Norte. 

'Seeking Liberty in Halifax' Virtual Program

The unsung participation of African Americans in the Revolutionary War will be examined in an online panel discussion Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. The virtual discussion, “Seeking Liberty in Halifax,” is a preview for an exhibit of the same name that will open at Historic Halifax State Historic Site April 12.

Stagville and the Roots of Durham In-Person Tours Feb. 20

Hear stories of how freed people built Durham, the wealth and influence of the Cameron family, and how sharecropping shaped the lives of African American families post-Emancipation. All of this will be revealed during in-person tours at Historic Stagville in Durham, Feb. 20. 

“Over 900 people were enslaved by the Cameron family in what is now part of Durham, Orange and Granville counties,” observes Site Manager Vera Cecelski. “The people and profits from these massive plantations shape the history of our communities to this day.”

'The Defense of Fort Dobbs' Soldier Life in 1760 Explored Online

Fort Dobbs in Statesville is the state’s only historic site about the French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years War, that spanned five continents from 1754 to 1763. Discover various aspects of the soldiers’ lives through a virtual program Feb. 27. Participants may sample subjects during the day, or make a day of it, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Black History Month Virtual Experiences from State Cultural Attractions

African American History in North Carolina involves a range of rich experiences and you can enjoy some of them during Black History Month from the comfort of home. Several museums and programs of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will offer online programs during February for children and adults. All are free. Sit back and enjoy any or all of them from anywhere in the state. East 

Annual Black History Month Read-In

Celebrate literature and hear from North Carolina authors with the Fourth-Annual Black History Month Read-In! The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, in partnership with the North Carolina State Capitol, the State Library of North Carolina, the Richard B. Harrison Community Library, Liberation Station Bookstore, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is presenting the Read-In virtually for 2021. Throughout Black History Month in February, the Commission will highlight individual Black North Carolina children’s book authors. 

Fort Dobbs to Honor N.C. Military History

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” Nov. 14. Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers and support personnel from the past 450 years. 

“It’s important for us to remember the men and women who have sacrificed to make us who we are today as a country” says Site Manager Scott Douglas. The educational program will offer a small sample of soldier life through history. 

State Archives Search Rooms Will Open to the Public on Limited Basis Nov. 12

State Archives public research spaces in Raleigh, the Western Regional Archives in Asheville and the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo will open to the public on a limited basis Nov. 12 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including: 

• Researchers are encouraged to use State Archives web resources and contact staff at https://archives.ncdcr.gov/ to determine if they can conduct research remotely. 

Government and Heritage Library, State Library of North Carolina Will Open to the Public on Limited Basis Nov. 12

RALEIGH, NC – The N.C. Government and Heritage Library will open to the public Nov. 12 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including: 

• Temporary library hours: 1–4 p.m., Monday-Friday. 

‘Singing on the Land’ to Celebrate Stories of Historic Sites Across North Carolina Through Music

From Historic Halifax in the east to Horne Creek Farm in the west, numerous state historic sites will provide the backdrops for a new virtual music project highlighting some of North Carolina's treasured landmarks.

Debuting Sept. 30, “Singing on the Land” will celebrate the stories of historic sites across North Carolina through the voices of North Carolina musicians. The nine-week series will offer a new release every week on Wednesdays throughout the fall.