Centuries in the Making: The Cultural Legacy of the South Park - East Raleigh Neighborhoods is a new exhibit at John P. "Top" Greene Community Center.
To see the John P. "Top" Greene Collection, visit the online database.
Type 'Top Greene' under Collection
To see items from the Collection in person, contact Curator of Collections, Ainsley Powell at Ainsley.Powell@RaleighNC.gov or 919-996-4365.
First Friday
Friday, January 3
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Join us at for First Friday! Featuring a unique theme, including performances, crafts, and educational opportunities. It's a fantastic way to explore the museum in an upbeat and enjoyable atmosphere!
Emancipation Day Breakfast
Saturday, January 4
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Kick off Emancipation Day celebrations with breakfast and a lecture. Enjoy a catered breakfast while Dr. Shirley Moody-Turner presents a talk on Anna Julia Cooper, an advocate for women’s rights, education, and civil rights. For more information, please call (919) 996-2220 or go here!
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‘Bottom Rail on Top’: Black Civil War Reenactors
Saturday, January 4
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camps and the front lines. Event is free. For more information, please call (919) 996-2220.
Emancipation Day Trolley: Oberlin Village Tour
Saturday, January 4
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
Located on the outskirts of Raleigh, Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American community established before the Civil War. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Cheryl Williams for a guided tour of Oberlin Village. For more information, please call (919) 996-4364 or go here!
Music of Freedom
Saturday, January 4
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Join us to for our final event for Emancipation Day: Music of Freedom. Enjoy classical music by the Strings of Color while learning about abolitionists and their contributions to music. Event is free. For more information, please call (919) 996-2220.
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Digging Deeper: Stories in Local Archaeology
Saturday, January 11
1 p.m.
Mordecai Historic Park
As Mordecai investigates its own archaeological footprint, the park will host a series of lectures with local experts sharing about their projects at historic sites, cemeteries, and more.
Family Fun Day
Saturday, January 11
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Join the City of Raleigh Museum for a program which is educational and entertaining for families. This program will run the second Saturday of each month, where you’ll find a fresh theme that allows you to explore the museum in exciting and new ways.
Lunchbox Lecture
Tuesday, January 21
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Feed your belly and your brain! Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month. Lectures will run for 30 minutes and topics vary each month.
Free Friday
Friday, January 24
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mordecai Historic Park
Take a free tour of Mordecai Historic Park on this special Friday. Tours start every 30 minutes throughout the day and include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace, St. Mark’s Chapel, and the Allen Kitchen.
 FCX (Farmers Cooperative Exchange) Family Party, Sales Conference at the Sir Walter, January 12-14, 1953 More details here!
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