 Valentine's Day card, ca. 1930s
Museum Mornings
February 7, 14, 21, 28
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
John P. "Top" Greene Community Center
Explore Raleigh's Black history every Friday in February with Museum Mornings. Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts while learning about the contributions of African Americans in North Carolina’s state capital and the nation. Contact the John P. “Top” Greene Community Center for more details at 919-996-6580.
Shaking Your Family Tree - 101 Beginners
Saturday, February 8
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
John P. "Top" Greene Community Center
Start your family history journey with genealogist Tanya Foreman who will guide participants through an introductory course designed to teach students the fundamentals of tracing their family history. This program is free but requires registration. Contact the John P. “Top” Greene Community Center for more details at 919-996-6580.
Black History Trolley Tour
Saturday, February 8
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Mordecai Historic Park
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of our popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village. Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom. Registration is $15 and can be purchased online using RecLink. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
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Pals & Gals Wine and Vintage Card Making Valentine's Party
Thursday, February 13
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
What could be better than enjoying time with friends while crafting your own cards? Perhaps chocolate supplied from Videri as well as glasses of good wine! We’ll provide all the supplies you need for a memorable evening that you'll cherish! Please sign up on eventbrite.
Shaking Your Family Tree - 201 Intermediate
Saturday, February 15
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
John P. "Top" Greene Community Center
Have you hit a wall in researching your family history? Need some tips on advancing your journey? Join genealogist Tonya Foreman who will enhance participant's genealogical research skills, focusing on advanced techniques and effective use of technology. This program is free but requires registration. Contact the John P. “Top” Greene Community Center for more details at 919-996-6580.
Black Artist’s Day
Saturday, February 15
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Explore artwork by local Black artists and discover how Black history and the city of Raleigh influence their process. Watch a local artist create live work, engage in conversations with creatives in the community, and enjoy some fun crafts. From 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a formal panel featuring five Raleigh artists, facilitated by Dr. Paul Baker, the director of CAM Raleigh. Come join us for a joyful and inspirational program. The event is free, for more information please call 919-996-2220.
Lunch Box Lecture with Wanda Cox-Bailey
Thursday, February 20
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
COR 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. Join us for Black History Month as Wanda Cox-Bailey discuses Civil Rights Movement effect on literature and libraries. This is a free event.
Senior Resource Fair
Thursday, February 20
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
John P. "Top" Greene Community Center
Free senior event hosted by Alignment Health featuring healthcare professionals, community resources and services for older adults. Contact the John P. “Top” Greene Community Center for more details at 919-996-6580.
‘Joy Cometh in the Morning’ African American Symposium
Saturday, February 22
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum
Celebrate Black History Month with an event focusing on the history of African American freedom. Listen to speakers and musical performances about education, business ownership, and civic engagement. This event is free, for more information please call 919-996-2220.
Digging Deeper: a Lecture by Rahnàwakęw Donnie McDowell
Saturday, February 22
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. Rahnàwakęw Donnie McDowell of the Tuscarora Nation will present a lecture discussing land claims, treaties, and discuss the Tuscarora nation’s history in the Raleigh area.
Daily report connected to Evelyn Pope early in her career, February 23, 1934
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