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January

Ninth Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 30
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Enjoy a day of activities, crafts, entertainment, and foods in celebration of the state’s African American heritage and culture. Learn more

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February

Time for Tots: Quilt Crazy
Tuesday, Feb. 2 or Feb. 9
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

See how quilters patch their work together and then create a quilt square of your own!

History Corner: A Fashionable Past
Wednesday, Feb. 3
10–11 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

See costumes and photographs from the museum’s collection to learn about what North Carolinians wore long ago. Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Hands-on History
Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27
1–3 p.m.

Learn about African Americans who have called North Carolina home as you make a craft, jump a rope, or hear a story! drop-in program

Make It, Take It: Valentines
Saturday, Feb. 13
1–3 p.m.

Celebrate the day of the heart! Make a valentine based on Victorian examples from the museum’s collection. drop-in program

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March

Time for Tots: Go Fly a Kite!
Tuesday, Mar. 2 or Mar. 9
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Learn about flying machines of the past and make your own kite to send into the sky.

History Corner: Basketball
Wednesday, Mar. 3
10–11 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Learn about the history of basketball and the beginnings of March Madness. Make a handheld hoop to take home to practice your shot! Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Make It, Take It: Hoop and Ball
Saturday, Mar. 20
1–3 p.m.

Get ready for March Madness by making your own miniature hoop-and-ball game and visiting the exhibit North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. drop-in program

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March

Time for Tots: Go Fly a Kite!
Tuesday, Mar. 2 or Mar. 9
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Learn about flying machines of the past and make your own kite to send into the sky.

History Corner: Basketball
Wednesday, Mar. 3
10–11 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Learn about the history of basketball and the beginnings of March Madness. Make a handheld hoop to take home to practice your shot! Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Make It, Take It: Hoop and Ball
Saturday, Mar. 20
1–3 p.m.

Get ready for March Madness by making your own miniature hoop-and-ball game and visiting the exhibit North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. drop-in program

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April

Time for Tots: Hats Off!
Tuesday, Apr. 6 or Apr. 13
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Look at and try on hat styles from the past, then decorate your own hat to take home.

History Corner: Making Music
Wednesday, Apr. 7
10–11 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Explore North Carolina’s musical heritage by looking at traditional instruments and listening to their sounds. Then get a chance to join the band! Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Make It, Take It: Fold a Boat
Saturday, Apr. 10
1–3 p.m.

See the exhibit Workboats of Core Sound and make a paper boat to take home. drop-in program

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