03/29/2024
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has published a large selection of information on celebrating Black History Month and North Carolina African American Heritage. The department has provided this information to help preserve the history and culture.

On the site the department states, “…we’ve gathered some of the best places to experience African American music, offer engaging on-site programming that highlight stories from black history and interpret four historic sites that emphasize the African American experience.”

It added, “With our programming you can get a broad picture of North Carolina’s African American history or dive deep into a specific subject. There’s so much to explore!”

Although some events may have changed due to weather conditions below is a list of events and heritage sites in North Carolina to explore this month.

Featured Events Celebrating Black History Month in 2020

Feb. 22. Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. Middle and High School Day Harlem Renaissance Centennial Celebration. An immersion experience into art, literature, music and a tour of the “Temperance and Bootlegging: A Nation Under Prohibition” exhibit. An examination of how Prohibition helped the development of jazz and broke racial barriers. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Feb. 22. Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. Harlem Renaissance Centennial Celebration. Learn about impacts of the Harlem Renaissance on the 21st century and explore other events. Tour “Temperance and Bootlegging: A Nation Under Prohibition,” and settings, like period clothing and photos at a “speakeasy piano bar” circa the 1920s. Enjoy refreshments and children’s activities. 10 a.m-2 p.m. Free.

Feb. 22. Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. Harlem Renaissance Centennial: Evening of Entertainment. A new video, “Underground Railroad in Northeast North Carolina” premieres. Afterward enjoy an evening of 1920s style music, dance, art and poetry and a reception. 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. video. Free.

Feb. 22. Somerset Place State Historic Site, Creswell. Slavery to Freedom in Washington County. Friday tours at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday panel discussion at 1 p.m. Program cost $5.

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