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MAY

Time for Tots: A Child’s Garden
Tuesday, May 1 or May 8
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Discover how people in the past used plants. Gather herbs in the museum’s Fletcher Garden and then plant your own miniature garden to take home!

History Corner and History Hunters: Bookmarked! Blackbeard
Wednesday, May 2
10–11 a.m.
Ages 6–13
$1 per person; proceeds go to the Lucy Daniels Center.
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Award-winning author Audrey Penn will present her new series of Blackbeard mysteries at this workshop as part of the community reading program Bookmarked! Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library and the Lucy Daniels Center.

Exhibit Opening: Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina
Friday, May 4
6–8 p.m.

Get a special look at the work of Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer José Galvez, who documents the work, worship, family connections, and celebrations of the state’s Latino community. Sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of History Associates and the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh. Exhibit made possible through the generous support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and the North Carolina Humanities Council.

¿Qué es Cinco de Mayo?
Saturday, May 5
1–1:45 p.m. Lecture in Spanish

More than a fiesta, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican militia’s victory over the French army in 1862. Examine the history of the holiday and how it is celebrated today. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh.

Curator’s Tour: Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina
Saturday, May 5
2–2:45 p.m. Tour in Spanish; to register, call 919-807-7964.
3–3:45 p.m. Tour in English; to register, call 919-807-7992.

José Galvez, Photographer and Guest Curator

Hear stories of Latino North Carolinians as you receive a personal tour of the exhibit led by the curator.

War Zone — World War II Off the North Carolina Coast
Sunday, May 6
3 p.m.

Kevin Duffus, Author

This program marks the first time Duffus presents his hot-off-the-press bookWar Zone — World War II Off the North Carolina Coast. The author will reveal surprising information about “one of the most spellbinding but least-known, least-appreciated chapters of American history.” War Zone tells gripping stories from the perspectives of everyday people who lived on the coast of North Carolina in 1942, when the United States suffered, but overcame, the German U-boat menace that inflicted one of the nation’s worst defeats of World War II.  

Be one of the first to purchase War Zone. Copies are available in the Museum Shop for $24.95. A book signing and light refreshments follow the program. Seating is limited, so arrive early!

History à la Carte: Recollections of Paul Green
Wednesday, May 9
12:10–1 p.m.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

Margaret Bauer, Professor of Southern Literature, East Carolina University

Creator of The Lost Colony, Paul Green was the first southern playwright to gain national recognition. Bauer will offer insight into the life and work of North Carolina’s leading dramatist.

Make It, Take It: Flowers for Mom
Saturday, May 12
1–3 p.m.

Learn about North Carolina’s rhododendrons and make a paper version to take home to Mom or Grandma. DROP-IN PROGRAM

Music of the Carolinas: Laura Boosinger
Sunday, May 13
3–4 p.m.

Presented with PineCone, with support from the N.C. Museum of History Associates, Williams Mullen, and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM.

Note: The Music of the Carolinas series has attracted overflow crowds this season. Beginning in April, the museum will issue free tickets to each performance on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the show. Tickets will be available at the table outside the auditorium at 2 p.m. (doors open at 2:45 p.m.) and will be issued to the first 315 people to arrive. Per fire marshal regulations, tickets must be presented before entering the auditorium. Thank you for your understanding and for your support of the Music of the Carolinas series!

Curator’s Choice Tour: Robson House
Sunday, May 20
2–2:45 p.m.

Did you know there is an entire house inside The Story of North Carolina? Join Bill McCrea, Design Section chief, for a special tour of this 18th-century dwelling and hear how it became part of the exhibition.

JUNE

Cooking Demonstration: The New Southern-Latino Table
Sunday, June 3
2–4 p.m.
To register, call 919-807-7992 by May 27.

Sandra A. Gutierrez, Author and Chef

Explore recipes and sample lively dishes as Gutierrez blends ingredients, traditions, and culinary techniques of Latin America and the American South. Program made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Time for Tots: Fit to Be Tied
Tuesday, June 5 or June 12
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Learn about the origin of one of the top gifts for Father’s Day—the necktie then make a craft from ties for Dad or Grandpa.

History Corner: Start Your Engines!
Wednesday, June 6
10–11 a.m.
Ages 6–9 with adult
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Get your motor running and find out about the history of NASCAR. Listen to a story and make a fast craft! Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

History Hunters: North Carolina Legends
Wednesday, June 6
10–11 a.m.
Ages 10–13
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Join an investigation into legends like the Lost Colony, the life and death of Blackbeard, and more.

Celebrate North Carolina Sports
Saturday, June 9
11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bounce a ball, jump a rope, and see famous NASCAR stock cars as we celebrate sports in our state! See Special Events section for details.

Music of the Carolinas: GrassStreet
Sunday, June 10
3–4 p.m.

This Piedmont band performs a mixture of original compositions and bluegrass standards. Presented with PineCone, with support from the N.C. Museum of History Associates, Williams Mullen, and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM.

Note: The Music of the Carolinas series has attracted overflow crowds this season. Beginning in April, the museum will issue free tickets to each performance on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the show. Tickets will be available at the table outside the auditorium at 2 p.m. (doors open at 2:45 p.m.) and will be issued to the first 315 people to arrive. Per fire marshal regulations, tickets must be presented before entering the auditorium. Thank you for your understanding and for your support of the Music of the Carolinas series!

History à la Carte: Preserving the Past
Wednesday, June 13
12:10–1 p.m.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

R. Jackson Marshall III, Associate Director for Programming

The North Carolina Museum of History has one of the largest collections of Civil War flags in the world. Hear how the museum is partnering with individuals and organizations to preserve these unique banners for future generations.

Curator’s Choice Tour: A Fashionable Past
Sunday, June 24
2–2:45 p.m.

Conservator Paige Myers will take a close-up look at clothing and textiles from the late colonial and federal periods in The Story of North Carolina and discuss the challenges of preparing textiles for display.

 SPECIAL EVENTS

Associates Annual Meeting and Reception
Wednesday, May 16
4 p.m. (registration begins at 3:30 p.m.)

Plan to attend the Associates Annual Meeting at the museum. The business meeting in Daniels Auditorium will be followed by a talk by writer Sharyn McCrumb on her novel The Ballad of Tom Dooley and a book signing. A reception honoring members of the state legislature will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open to all Associates members. For more information, please contact Billy Wilson at 919-807-7849 or bwilson@ncmuseumassoc.com.

Celebrate North Carolina Sports
Saturday, June 9
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
FREE!
What are your favorite sports? Come celebrate them with us!

• Watch demonstrations by the Bouncing Bulldogs jump rope team and Cheer Extreme athletes.
• Try your skill at a basketball-shooting challenge.
• Talk to athletes about sports from soccer to roller derby.
• Create your own trading card.
• Go on a hunt through the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
• Answer sports trivia to win a prize.
• Taste-test yummy tailgating recipes.

For more information, please call Nancy Pennington at 919-807-7988.

Summer Camps 2012
Are you ready for summer? The museum offers fun hands-on history all summer long. Reserve your spot today to experience the past with us! Registration for the general public begins March 1. Need-based scholarships are available. Visit ncmuseumofhistory.org for complete camp listings or to register. For more information, call 919-807-7979 or e-mail emily.grant@ncdcr.gov.

Completed Grades K–2

Completed Grades 3–5

Completed Grades 6–8

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music and dance performances, craft demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids, and more. Enjoy Latin American cuisine, answer trivia questions to win a prize, and tour the exhibit Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina. This program made possible through the generous funding of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

17th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Saturday, November 17
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
FREE!

Celebrate American Indian history and culture in our state. Watch traditional and contemporary artists, dancers, and performers. Participate in hands-on workshops and craft activities. Listen to historians and scholars discuss their latest findings and learn more about North Carolina’s American Indian population—the largest of any state east of the Mississippi River. Don’t miss out on the fun!
For photos of the 2011 event, click here.

12th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, January 26, 2013
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
FREE!

Join us for the statewide kickoff to Black History Month and celebrate our state’s diverse African American heritage and culture! Over 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, reenactors, chefs, teachers, scholars, and more will be on hand to help tell the rich and varied stories of our state. It’s educational and fun for the whole family.

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