Tag Archives: Black History Month

Lincoln Scholar Examines Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment

February 1, 2013 – 2:19 pm

RALEIGH — The strength of both the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment in granting freedom to the enslaved will be examined during a lecture at the State Archives on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m., in the State Archives/State Library Building at 109 E. Jones Street in Raleigh. Who Freed Who: Emancipation and the [...]

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Rare Opportunity to View Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in Raleigh

February 1, 2013 – 11:00 am

The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most significant documents in United States history. Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the document on Sept. 22, 1862, after the Union victory at Antietam (also called the Battle of Sharpsburg). Signed by Pres. Lincoln, the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation ordered that in 100 days the federal government would free [...]

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Cultural Resources Attractions Celebrate Black History Month

January 25, 2013 – 9:15 am

RALEIGH – Black History Month is being observed with an array of programs at venues of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources throughout February. From escaping slavery, to ocean rescuers, songs of freedom, a barrier-breaking pilot or a day at the beach, a cornucopia of experiences await you. See listings for all our events at [...]

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Historic Halifax To Host ‘Underground Railroad’ Program Feb. 19

February 7, 2011 – 3:27 pm

HALIFAX – The town of Halifax and its connection to the maritime Underground Railroad will be highlighted Saturday, Feb. 19, with a program at 2 p.m. in the Historic Halifax visitor center. Michelle Lanier, Acting Director, North Carolina African American Heritage Commission /Curator of Multicultural Initiatives, North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites & Properties, [...]

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Black History Month 2011

February 3, 2011 – 5:15 pm

Governor Beverly Perdue salutes the abilities and accomplishments of African Americans in the state and nation with the 2011 Black History Month Proclamation.  May all North Carolinians celebrate freedom from the limitations of the past and embrace the opportunities for all in the future. NC Arts Everyday African American Cultural Contributions Black History Month 2011 [...]

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February Programs at the N.C. Museum of History

January 20, 2011 – 11:31 am

February is Black History Month, and several programs at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh will explore the experiences of African Americans in North Carolina and beyond. From a talk about the 1898 Wilmington Race Riot to a lively performance filled with African rhythms, the programs cover a variety of topics. Other February programs [...]

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African American Cultural Celebration

December 23, 2010 – 10:49 am

Kick off Black History Month three days early at the 10th Annual African American Cultural Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., this free family event will feature more than 75 presenters – well-known musicians, storytellers, dancers, playwrights, authors, artists, re-enactors and more [...]

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Black History Month and Aviation History Honored with a Program Focusing on the All-black Tuskegee Fighter Pilot Squadron

February 8, 2010 – 4:07 pm

SPENCER – The N.C. Transportation Museum will honor Black History Month this February with a special program on the Tuskegee Airmen. Historian Leonard Hunter will speak about the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military fighter pilots. The program was originally scheduled for Feb. 6, but due to the threat of wintry weather, it has been [...]

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Program Highlights 1960 Greensboro Sit-ins

February 8, 2010 – 4:04 pm

In February 1960 four African American college freshmen in Greensboro ignited a national sit-in movement protesting racial segregation. This historic event took place in the city’s F.W. Woolworth store, now the site of the newly opened International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Amelia Parker, Executive Director of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, will [...]

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State Capitol’s African American Read-In on Feb. 27

January 29, 2010 – 2:19 pm

RALEIGH – The State Capitol and the Richard B. Harrison Library will host a session of the 2010 National African American Read-In on Saturday, Feb. 27. The Read-In will be held at the State Capitol from noon to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The event is held in recognition of [...]

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February Programs at the Museum of History

February 1, 2009 – 9:25 am

Celebrate Black History Month at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. The museum offers several February programs highlighting North Carolina African Americans, past and present. As our newly elected officials move into office, journalist Rob Christensen will look back at a century of Tar Heel politics. Hear him discuss his new book, The Paradox [...]

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Black History Month

January 30, 2009 – 7:02 pm

[display_podcast] February is Black History Month, and the podcast takes a look at some events that honor the state’s African American heritage.  First up, a conversation with Emily Grant of the N.C. Museum of History about its annual African American Heritage Celebration. Next, Terra Schramm, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the State Capitol talks about the Read-In [...]

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