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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.

The North Carolina State Capitol will host the traveling exhibit “Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina” from April 1st to May 31st, 2022.

Living history demonstrations, informative talks, and family activities to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the battle of Bentonville

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.

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.

Living History: Fort Fisher June of 1862 Saturday, Jun 11, 2022

Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Ellen Brown, author of John Apperson’s Lake George

Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Brandon Johnson, Program Manager, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Terry Roberts, Director, National Paideia Center