Lecture: Native Songs of Southern Appalachia (at Vance Birthplace) On Saturday, April 2, the Mountain History and Culture Group will present an annual lecture at the Vance Birthplace. This year's speaker, Dr. James Owen, will examine Cherokee Music Traditions during his talk entitled, Native Songs of Southern Appalachia: Social Change and Cherokee Music Traditions. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site at 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville NC, 28787, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the picnic shelter, in the Visitor Center in the case of inclement weather. Seating capacity is limited. Sat, Apr 2, 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina The North Carolina State Capitol will host the traveling exhibit “Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina” from April 1st to May 31st, 2022. Fri, Apr 1 - Tue, May 31, 2022, All day 157th Anniversary Living History Living history demonstrations, informative talks, and family activities to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the battle of Bentonville Sat, Mar 19, 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm NC African American Heritage Commission Virtual Talk Learn about NCAAHC’s work preserving, protecting, and promoting North Carolina’s African American history, art, and culture. Hear about their initiatives, cultural trails, and the impact they are making across the state. Sat, Feb 26, 2022, 11:00am - 12:00pm CSS Neuse Exclusive Exhibit Opening Preview A special unveiling of the final set of permanent exhibits for the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center will be held on March 11, 2022, by the CSS Neuse Gunboat Association. The event costs $50 per person and is limited to 100 attendees. Fri, Mar 11, 2022, 5:30 - 10:00pm Living History: Fort Fisher June of 1862 Living History: Fort Fisher June of 1862 Saturday, Jun 11, 2022 Sat, Jun 11, 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm Handwriting of the Heart: Valentine Workshop at Vance Birthplace Get a little inspiration for your Valentine this year! Drop by the site throughout the day to create your own love letter at this free workshop. Sat, Feb 12, 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm “Nebraska Crane” Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Ellen Brown, author of John Apperson’s Lake George Thu, Apr 14, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm “The Plumed Knight” Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Brandon Johnson, Program Manager, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Thu, Mar 10, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm “Death the Proud Brother” Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Terry Roberts, Director, National Paideia Center Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 2 Next page ›› Subscribe to Free
Lecture: Native Songs of Southern Appalachia (at Vance Birthplace) On Saturday, April 2, the Mountain History and Culture Group will present an annual lecture at the Vance Birthplace. This year's speaker, Dr. James Owen, will examine Cherokee Music Traditions during his talk entitled, Native Songs of Southern Appalachia: Social Change and Cherokee Music Traditions. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site at 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville NC, 28787, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the picnic shelter, in the Visitor Center in the case of inclement weather. Seating capacity is limited. Sat, Apr 2, 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina The North Carolina State Capitol will host the traveling exhibit “Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina” from April 1st to May 31st, 2022. Fri, Apr 1 - Tue, May 31, 2022, All day
157th Anniversary Living History Living history demonstrations, informative talks, and family activities to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the battle of Bentonville Sat, Mar 19, 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm
NC African American Heritage Commission Virtual Talk Learn about NCAAHC’s work preserving, protecting, and promoting North Carolina’s African American history, art, and culture. Hear about their initiatives, cultural trails, and the impact they are making across the state. Sat, Feb 26, 2022, 11:00am - 12:00pm
CSS Neuse Exclusive Exhibit Opening Preview A special unveiling of the final set of permanent exhibits for the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center will be held on March 11, 2022, by the CSS Neuse Gunboat Association. The event costs $50 per person and is limited to 100 attendees. Fri, Mar 11, 2022, 5:30 - 10:00pm
Living History: Fort Fisher June of 1862 Living History: Fort Fisher June of 1862 Saturday, Jun 11, 2022 Sat, Jun 11, 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Handwriting of the Heart: Valentine Workshop at Vance Birthplace Get a little inspiration for your Valentine this year! Drop by the site throughout the day to create your own love letter at this free workshop. Sat, Feb 12, 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm
“Nebraska Crane” Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Ellen Brown, author of John Apperson’s Lake George Thu, Apr 14, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm
“The Plumed Knight” Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Brandon Johnson, Program Manager, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Thu, Mar 10, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm
“Death the Proud Brother” Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Terry Roberts, Director, National Paideia Center Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm