The African American Cultural Celebration on Jan. 30 is one of the museum’s largest annual events. Bring the entire family to this daylong festival filled with dance, music, storytelling and more. This is a great opportunity to learn about the contributions of African Americans to North Carolina.
On Jan. 10 escape to Latin America and Spain during the music performance Songs of the Soul. Drop by on Jan. 13 to hear an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker discuss his upcoming film about Core Sound fishing communities.
There is all this and more this January at the N.C. Museum of History. Parking is free on weekends.
PROGRAMS
*Time for Tots: Happy New Year!
Tuesday, Jan. 5 or Jan. 12
10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Find out how and when people of different cultures ring in the New Year. Make a hat and noisemaker to help you celebrate!
*History Corner: Made from Clay
Wednesday, Jan. 6
10-11 a.m.
Ages 5-9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Learn about North Carolina pottery, including pots, bowls and decorative pieces, and make your own clay critter to take home. The program is presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.
Music of the Carolinas: Songs of the Soul
Sunday, Jan. 10
3-4 p.m.
Go on a musical journey through Latin America and Spain, exploring a sampling of the distinctive sounds and textures of each culture. PineCone (www.pinecone.org) co-sponsors the performance.
History à la Carte: Life on the Water
Wednesday, Jan. 13
12:10-1 p.m.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.
Neal Hutcheson, Documentary Film Producer
This Emmy Award-winning filmmaker will discuss and screen excerpts from his forthcoming film “Life on the Water: Documenting the Core Sound Fishing Communities.”
*Make It, Take It: Quilt Squares
Saturday, Jan. 16
1-3 p.m.
Learn about the layers of a quilt and make a stitch or two of your own in this hands-on, drop-in program.
*Ninth Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 30
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy a day of activities, crafts, entertainment and food in celebration of the state’s African American heritage and culture. Move to the rhythm of musicians and steppers, watch craftspeople at work, sample delicious foods, enjoy hands-on activities, and much more. There will be something for all ages.
This program is supported by 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 more information about the Museum of History, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton St., across from the State Capitol.
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