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On January 22, the Arts Council opens, "Romare Bearden: Beat of a Different Drum" to commemorate Black History Month. The exhibit contains the original illustrations by Romare Bearden from his children's book, Li'l Dan the Drummer Boy: A Civil War Story.
From gold mining in Cabarrus County to freedom seekers joining a U.S. Navy Civil War blockade, Black History Month celebrations from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) will reflect the wide array of experiences of African-Americans in the state and nation.
Test your knowledge of Civil War history Thursday, January 28, with the Museum of the Cape Fear.
Resolve to try something new this year at "Town Creek Under the Stars" Saturday, Jan. 16.
The origins and impact of slavery in North Carolina, Cabarrus County and the benefits of slave labor to Reed Gold Mine will be examined during Black History Month. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site will offer "Black Gold: North Carolina Slavery and Reed Gold Mine" tours Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 1 p.m. and examine the area's social and economic environment during John Reed's lifetime.
Volunteers are the face of the State Capitol as they greet visitors and give tours to children and adults. The North Carolina State Capitol is seeking volunteers interested in becoming docents.
The North Carolina Symphony continues an annual tradition this December 31, with a concert that ushers in the New Year with style.
Need something new to help decorate your Christmas tree this year? Mountain Gateway Museum has a new custom-made snowflake ornament now for sale.
Stories of the “southern experience” are as prolific as kudzu. A new exhibit, Southern Impressions: Paintings From the James-Farmer Collection, at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh will take you on a historical journey that explores the cultural heritage, dramatic landscapes and diverse peoples that have shaped the South and the southern experience.
Costumed interpreters will present practices of the 1860s during the "Christmas Customs of the Civil War" program at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., following the Kinston Christmas Parade.