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“The Sun and the Rain”

Virtual Event - Thomas Wolfe Short Story discussion led by Dan Clare, English teacher, A.C. Reynolds High School and Ana Clare, Chair, Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee

Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Christmas Story Walk

Take a walk through the site and read "The Nutcracker in Harlem" by T. E. McMorrow with illustrations by James Ransome.

A Civil War Christmas: Holiday Open House

Bentonville Christmas Open House

Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Christmas Craft Bags

Visitor's are invited to come pick up a free take home craft bag in the Visitor's Center and meet the new site staff!

Wilmington on Fire: Film Access

the Wilmington Race riot was a turning point in North Carolina history. Following the election of 1898, a white mob overthrew Wilmington, N.C.’s legitimately elected government, destroyed the local Black-owned newspaper office and terrorized the African American community. The mob chased Black officials and community leaders out of the city and killed many African Americans in widespread attacks. Because of this incident, more than 2,000 Black residents left the city permanently, turning it from a Black-majority to a white-majority city.

31st Annual Christmas Open House

'Tis the season! Explore, enjoy, and experience the Christmas season at Somerset Place for the 31st Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 5th, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina

"Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina” is a traveling exhibit that was developed by the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Storytelling at Vance Birthplace

This October, we're bringing you another evening of storytelling with Dr. Delanna Reed. Dr. Reed, a member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, is a professor with the Department of Communication and Performance at East Tennessee State University.

FREE DAY: Christmas Open House

FREE ADMISSION DAY

Join staff and volunteers in celebrating the holidays from 10 am to 2 pm on December 4th! Learn about some of the mid-19th century holiday traditions while making Christmas ornaments.

Reed Gold Mine - A Golden Christmas

Reed Gold Mine is excited to kick off the holiday season with you at our annual “Golden Christmas” event on Saturday, December 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.