Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
The upcoming programs in January promise to offer enriching historical experiences. On January 4, attendees will have the chance to delve into the stories of Black soldiers who fought during the Civil War through an event titled "'Bottom Rail on Top': Black Civil War Reenactors." This free event will take place at the Pope House Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it aims to provide insight into the bravery and resilience of the United States Colored Troops.
In addition, there will be a guided tour called "Emancipation Day Trolley: Oberlin Village Tour," highlighting Oberlin Village, an African American community established post-Civil War near Raleigh. Led by local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Historic Turner House Foundation director Cheryl Williams, this tour offers two sessions from 12 - 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3 p.m. at a cost of $4 for children and $10 for adults. Registration is required via RecLink.
The day concludes with "Music of Freedom" at the City of Raleigh Museum from 6 - 8 p.m., featuring performances by Strings of Color. This free event celebrates abolitionists' contributions to music and their role in the fight for freedom.
All events are supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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