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January Programs at the N.C. Museum of History
January brings all kinds of excitement at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. The month includes the 11th Annual African American Cultural Celebration, one of the museum’s largest yearly events. This free festival on Jan. 28 will feature more than 75 presenters — musicians, storytellers, dancers, playwrights, re-enactors and more — who will help tell the rich and varied stories of our state. Come celebrate the contributions of African Americans to North Carolina.
The 11th Annual African American Cultural Celebration is Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the N.C. Museum of History.
On Jan. 27 special performances by The Beast, a Durham-based quartet, will be part of a program Roots to Rap: A Musical Conversation, a look at North Carolina’s musical roots presented by Pierce Freelon. The Beast has been described as one of the most imaginative bands to emerge from North Carolina’s music scene.
On another note, if you want expert advice about caring for a treasured possession, such as a quilt, silver tray, or clock, register now for a slot at Conservation Assistance Day on Jan. 20.
There is all this and more in January. All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Parking is free on weekends.
PROGRAMS
 Time for Tots: Football
Tuesday, Jan. 3 or Jan. 10
10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with adult
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Learn about the history of football, then create a handheld football game to take home!
History Corner: Scots-Irish
Wednesday, Jan. 4
10-11 a.m.
Ages 6-9 with adult
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Who are the Scots-Irish? Find out where they settled and the traditions they introduced to North Carolina. This hands-on program is presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.
History Hunters: The Good Old Days?
Wednesday, Jan. 4
10-11 a.m.
Ages 10-13
$1 per person
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Take a look back at life on a 19th-century farm. Try your hand at chores and go on a search through the new exhibit The Story of North Carolina.
Music of the Carolinas: Lakota John Locklear
Sunday, Jan. 8
3-4 p.m.
Hear 14-year-old Lakota John Locklear sing and play the dobro bottleneck slide guitar and harmonica. His debut CD is “Old Bluez, That’s Newz to Me.” The performance is presented with PineCone, with support from the N.C. Museum of History Associates, Williams Mullen, and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM.
History à la Carte: The War of 1812 in North Carolina
Wednesday, Jan. 11
12:10-1 p.m.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.
James Greathouse, Transportation and Local History Museum, Fayetteville
Discover North Carolina’s role in “America’s Second War for Independence.” Greathouse will discuss prominent individuals such as Otway Burns, Johnston Blakeley, Dolley Madison and Benjamin Forsyth.
Make It, Take It: Happy Birthday, Martin!
Saturday, Jan. 14
1-3 p.m. (drop-in program)
Make a paper peace dove in memory of Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday falls in January.
Conservation Assistance Day
Friday, Jan. 20
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Appointment is required. Call Jan Sweatt at 919-807-7823.
Got questions about caring for your treasured possessions? You’re invited to bring up to three objects to the museum for assessment and advice on care from our conservators.
Roots to Rap: A Musical Conversation
Friday, Jan. 27
7-9 p.m.
$11 in advance, $15 at the door
For advance tickets, visit ncmuseumofhistory.org.
Hear a discussion led by Pierce Freelon, university professor and founder of Blackademics.org, about North Carolina’s musical roots and influence on hip-hop and rap culture. The program includes a special performance by local band The Beast. The Durham-based quartet fearlessly navigates worlds of hip-hop and jazz with compelling lyrics and progressive compositions.
11th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 28
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Enjoy a day of activities, crafts, music, entertainment, and foods in celebration of the state’s African American heritage and culture. Join us for the kickoff to Black History Month!
In honor of the festival’s 11th year, this year’s event highlights North Carolina’s 11 historically black colleges and universities — the largest number of any state in the nation.** Over 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, re-enactors, chefs, teachers, scholars, and other presenters will share their culture and heritage. |
This program is supported by the Wells Fargo, the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, the North Carolina Museum of History Associates, and the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, with funds from the United Arts campaign as well as the North Carolina Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
For further information about the N.C. Museum of History, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook.
** Barber-Scotia College, Concord; Bennett College, Greensboro; Elizabeth City State University; Fayetteville State University; Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte; Livingstone College, Salisbury; North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro; North Carolina Central University, Durham; St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh; Shaw University, Raleigh; and Winston-Salem State University.
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About the N.C. Museum of History
The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History, within the Division of State History Museums, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.
About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra, the State Library, the N.C. Arts Council, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry, which employs nearly 300,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more, visit www.ncculture.com.
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