ncmuseums

An occasional list of exhibits, programs, and events at North Carolina museums. Sponsored by the North Carolina Museums Council.

Monday, February 16, 2009

1). Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum invites you to rediscover the beauty of the Appalachians during an Art Break featuring the stunning exhibition “Mapping the Mountains: The Photographs of George Masa” from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009. Join Special Projects Curator, Lynne Poirier-Wilson for an informative and conversational tour of “Mapping the Mountains: The Photographs of George Masa” during the Friday, February 20th Art Break.

2). N.C. Transportation Museum: A little known facet of the history of African American workers on North Carolina Railroads will take center stage when the N.C. Transportation Museum’s newest exhibit opens Feb. 24. The North Carolina Lining Bar Gangs exhibit recalls the labors of African-American railroad workers and their music. At 10 a.m., the ribbon cutting will take place in the Elmer Lam Gallery in the museum’s Bob Julian Roundhouse. This exhibit is a part of the museum’s Black History Month programming, but will remain as a permanent addition to the museum.

3). Discovery Place was ranked as the most visited historic attraction in the Charlotte region and fifth in North Carolina according to an annual survey released by Carolina Publishing Associates. It is the third consecutive year that Discovery Place, Inc. has placed in the top five. The Top 25 North Carolina museums and historic attractions survey is conducted annually by Carolina Publishing Associates of Matthews, publishers of the annual Carolina Heritage Guide, Carolina Field Trips Magazine and The African American Heritage and Visitor's Guide.

4). Cameron Art Museum presents “Civil War Living History Weekend” from Fri. - Sat., Feb. 20-21. Friday, school groups only 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., teachers: contact the Education Dept. to schedule a time. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring your entire family to the 144th anniversary of Battle of Forks Road on the museum's historic site, the original battlefield of the final fight for Wilmington on February 20, 1865. The site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of U.S. Colored Troops. This significant skirmish followed the fall of Fort Fisher, and led to the fall of Wilmington and the final surrender by the Confederate armies.

5). High Point Museum: The Furniture Heritage Project of the High Point Museum is pleased to announce “Furniture, What’s Up” - monthly discussions on the furniture business in North Carolina. “Trends” is the eleventh in a series of monthly public forums examining various aspects of the North Carolina furniture business and will take place February 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at High Point University, Norton Hall. For more information, call 336-885-1859.

6). Museum of the Cape Fear: We all like a good mystery with a tough detective, an intriguing plotline and a femme fatale. The standard for this type of fiction was established in 1929, when Dashiell Hammett wrote his masterpiece, “The Maltese Falcon.” The author, the book and its movies are highlighted in the exhibit “The Maltese Falcon: A Big Read Exhibit,” opening Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex in Fayetteville.

7). Kings Mountain Historical Museum is pleased to announce the opening of our current exhibit, “The History of Cleveland County: What You Need to Know.” The exhibit will feature the early years of the county’s development, agriculture, natural resources, education and the textile mills. The Museum is excited about borrowing objects from the Cleveland County Museum collection in cooperation with Destination Cleveland County.

8). N.C. Maritime Museum: The North Carolina Maritime Museum will host a free “Family Day: Beyond the Edge of the Sea” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. With demonstrations, special displays, and many hands-on activities, children, parents and grandparents can join the fun to explore maritime life beyond the edge of the sea.

9). Port Discover: Preschoolers will learn all about shapes at Port Discover’s Toddler Time, “The World of Shapes,” February 19 at 10 a.m. How many shapes are there? Can new shapes be made from existing ones? Which shapes can be found in nature? Toddler engineers will build and create using their imaginations. The program fee is $5 per family and reservations are required. Program is for 3 – 5 year-olds and parents or guardians must accompany the child.

10). Historic Oak View County Park: In conjunction with our current traveling exhibition, “Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors,” we're hosting a film series! Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2009 to watch Charlotte's Web (1973; 94 minutes; Rated G) in the Farm History Center. During the movie, you can enjoy free popcorn and lemonade! Stay for a guided tour of Farm Life, the exhibition in Oak View’s main farmhouse after the movie.

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