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Exhibit-Related Programs

The N.C. Museum of History offers a variety of programs that complement the exhibit On Earth’s Furrowed Brow: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, opening Friday, April 3, in Raleigh. Join the lively opening reception, where you can meet photographer Tim Barnwell and enjoy food and old-time music performed by Don Pedi on dulcimer and Carol Jones on guitar.

Additional programs include a photo preservation workshop on May 9 and an activity-filled Family Day in September. There is something for all ages.

All programs are free except the summer camp. Evening and weekend parking is free.

On Earth’s Furrowed Brow Opening Reception
Friday, April 3
7-9 p.m.

Enjoy a mountain-themed party and get a special look at this traveling exhibit showcasing the work of photographer Tim Barnwell, who has documented the vanishing world of farm families in southern Appalachia. The reception is part of Raleigh’s First Friday evening event.

Curator’s Tour: On Earth’s Furrowed Brow
Saturday, April 4
1-2 p.m.

Tim Barnwell, Photographer and Guest Curator

Hear stories of mountain farm families and their traditions as you receive a personal tour of the exhibit led by the curator. A book signing follows the program.

Time for Tots: A Child’s Garden
Tuesday, April 14, or Tuesday, April 21
10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with adult
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!

Photographs can teach us a lot about people in the past. Look at old images and learn how to “read” their stories. The program is presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Photo Preservation Workshop
Saturday, May 9
10-11:30 a.m.
To register, call 919-807-7992 by May 6.

Stephen Fletcher, Photo Archivist, North Carolina Collection, UNC-Chapel Hill

Learn how to protect your family photos at this introductory workshop covering the basics of preservation and storage, and get tips on identifying historic photographs.

Summer Camp: Mountain Life
For completed grades K-2
Monday-Friday, July 27-31
8:30 a.m.-noon
Register early; space is limited. To register, call 919-807-7992.

Who are the people and what are the traditions of North Carolina’s Mountain communities? Learn a Scottish dance, play a Cherokee game, make an apple tart, and listen to a Jack tale. The camp is $85 and $75 for Associates members. Need-based scholarships are available.

Farm Fresh Family Day
Saturday, Sept. 26
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the museum and discover North Carolina’s agricultural roots! Learn about native crops and homegrown products, go on a history hunt in the museum, and try your hand at ginning cotton, planting seeds, and much more.

For more information, call 919-807-7900.

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