Personal History Workshop for Seniors
Drop-In Workshop, Thursday, Feb. 1, 11 am – 3 pm, Ages 55+
Presentation, Thursday, Feb. 29, noon – 1 pm, Ages 55+
Do you know a historian? Everyone has a story to tell, and your personal history can inspire, motivate, and shape future generations. Please share your story with us and come back to see how our personal stories tell a bigger story.
Moving to Chavis: Walking and Progressing on the Chavis Indoor Track
Friday, February 2, 10 am – 9 pm, All ages
Switch to your favorite old school songs! If you come to walk, be sure to enter your name in our raffles!
Black History Trivia
Tuesday, February 6, 7 – 9 pm, All ages
Gather your friends and compete to be the best black history historian on the block! On the MLK block that is! Get together with friends and neighbors and test your knowledge of all things black history. Raleigh Black history guaranteed! All participants will leave with a prize!
Children’s Storytime and Craft: A Scientist’s Spotlight
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30 pm, Ages 5-12
Children will listen to empowering stories of Black history through science that encourage, inspire and uplift. Participants will also have the opportunity to conduct a science experiment.
Spotlight on an African American Athlete: Tots Storytime and Play
Monday, February 12, 10:30-11:30 am, Ages 2-5
Bring out the inner athlete in your little one with story time and games where they can learn about an African American athlete.
Black Inventors Workshop for Children
Saturday, February 17, 11 am – 1 pm, Ages 5-12
Did you know that the stoplight, the IBM personal computer, and elevator doors were all invented or invented by African Americans? Discover the unique and innovative inventions and amazing achievements of African Americans. Participants will use their imagination at the end to create their own inventions.
Stories of the Past, Present, and Future
Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, All ages
Come share your stories and learn about oral history with your fellow community members! Please bring a laptop or phone to record your interviews, and invite a friend, family member, neighbor, or make a new friend to the program to interview!
Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6 – 7:30 pm, All ages
Learn about the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen through the Heart of the Carolina Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. There is an interactive component to this presentation to celebrate, empower, and inspire.
Black History: Share Your Story
Thursday, February 29, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, All ages
We stand on the shoulders of many. Not all African American pioneers made the history book. This is your chance to share your personal story with a famous African American who has influenced your life.
