December

First Night Raleigh 2009
Wednesday, Dec. 31
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (children’s celebration)
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (nighttime events)
First Night button required for entry.

The Museum of History will be at the heart of the children’s celebration at this New Year’s Eve festival of the arts. For information, call Artsplosure at 919-990-1158 or visit artsplosure.org.

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January

Time for Tots: Lighting the Past
Tuesday, Jan. 6, or Tuesday, Jan. 13
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

See and touch items that people used to light their homes in the past. Then dip your own candle to take home!

History Corner: Sugar Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
Wednesday, Jan. 7
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Discover how gingerbread came to North Carolina and what makes it a special treat. Listen to a story and make an edible craft. Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Make It, Take It: Political Buttons
Saturday, Jan. 10
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (drop-in program)

Get ready for inauguration day by making your own political button. To learn more about politics and campaigning in the state, visit Elected to Serve: North Carolina’s Governors.

Eighth Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 31
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this exciting day of activities, crafts, entertainment, and foods in celebration of the state’s African American heritage and culture.

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February

Time for Tots: Painting Dreams
Tuesday, Feb. 3, or Tuesday, Feb. 10
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Learn about North Carolina artist Minnie Evans, whose paintings were inspired by her dreams. Then make your own piece of “dreamy” art to take home.

History Corner: Health and Medicine
Wednesday, Feb. 4
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Who takes care of you when you are sick? Learn how medical care has changed over time and listen to a story about healing. Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Make It, Take It: Acrostics
Saturday, Feb. 28
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (drop-in program)

Poetry has many forms, from nursery rhymes to haiku. Learn about George Moses Horton, an enslaved African American who became North Carolina’s first professional poet. Then create an acrostic poem of your own.

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