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November

Young Associates Construction Party
Friday, Nov. 13
7:30–11 p.m.

Join the Young Associates in celebrating the construction of the museum’s signature exhibition The Story of North Carolina. Wear your hard hat! For information or reservations, contact Marion Dees at 919-807-7853 or mdees@ncmuseumassoc.com.

History à la Carte: The New Deal in North Carolina
Wednesday, Nov. 18
12:10–1 p.m.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

Gary Grant, Executive Director, Concerned Citizens of Tillery

In the 1930s President Franklin Roosevelt instituted the New Deal Resettlement Program, which offered the rural poor the opportunity to purchase land. Learn about Tillery Resettlement Farm, one of only fifteen African American resettlement projects in the nation.

Looking for Ms. Locklear
Friday, Nov. 20
7–8 p.m. film screening; 8–9 p.m. Q&A with filmmakers Rhett and Link
$5 in advance, $7at the door; free admission with picture ID showing last name Locklear
For reservations, call 919-807-7992.

Join us for a special screening of this award-winning documentary chronicling the filmmakers’ search for their first-grade teacher. The Lumbee tribe is prominently featured in the movie, much of which takes place in Pembroke, Robeson County. For more information, visit rhettandlink.com.

Artist at Work: John Blackfeather Jeffries
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (drop-in program)
Sunday, Nov. 22, 1–3 p.m. (drop-in program)

Chat with Jeffries, a member of the Occaneechi tribe, as he crafts traditional weapons such as bows, arrows, and atlatls.

Fourteenth Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 21
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Enjoy music, dancing, storytelling, crafts, and more at this festival celebrating North Carolina’s American Indians.

December

Time for Tots: Seasonal Symbols
Tuesday, Dec. 1 or Dec. 8
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

From menorahs to Moravian stars, find out what different symbols of winter holidays mean. Make your own stenciled place mat to take home.

History Corner: Christmas Trees
Thursday, Dec. 3
10–11 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.

Growing trees for the holiday season is one of North Carolina’s biggest industries. Find out how trees became a holiday symbol and create a decoration for your own tree. Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, Dec. 6
3–4 p.m.

Get into a seasonal mood with some cool jazz. This group of talented young musicians from local high schools will perform a variety of holiday classics.

Associates Family Holiday Party
Sunday, Dec. 6
5:30–7:30 p.m.

Holiday fun is in store at this family-friendly event. Members and their friends will enjoy a visit from Santa, gingerbread houses, crafts, and delicious treats, plus pirates aplenty in Knights of the Black Flag. For reservations, contact Billy Wilson at 919-807-7849 or bwilson@ncmuseumassoc.com.

History à la Carte: Christmas in the 1940s
Wednesday, Dec. 9
12:10–1 p.m.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

Sandy Webbere, Associate Curator

During World War II, Christmas brought dreams of peace and wishes for normalcy in the midst of rationing and personal sacrifice. Learn about this memorable period in North Carolina’s past.

Capitol Tree Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 10
5–7:30 p.m. (museum open)
6 p.m. (tree-lighting ceremony on the Capitol grounds)

Watch the annual lighting of the Capitol tree, listen to seasonal music, and come to the museum for hands-on fun!

Music of the Carolinas: Mappamundi
Sunday, Dec. 13
3–4 p.m.

Mappamundi (“map of the world”) performs acoustic music from Europe, the British Isles, colonial America, and Latin America. The band features strong harmony vocals and plays a wide range of instruments. PineCone cosponsors the performance.

Arrght and History!
Wednesday, Dec. 16
5:30–7:30 p.m.

The Associates is partnering with the North Carolina Museum of Art for an after-hours reception highlighted by guided tours of Knights of the Black Flag. For information or reservations, contact Billy Wilson at 919-807-7849 or bwilson@ncmuseumassoc.com.

First Night Raleigh 2010
Thursday, Dec. 31
2–6 p.m. (children’s celebration)
7–11 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 annual New Year’s Eve festival of the arts. For information, call Artsplosure at 919-990-1158 or visit artsplosure.org.

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