NCMC Events From Around the State…May 13, 2013

1). Special Project from the National Endowment for the Humanities - To mark the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the National Endowment for the Humanities has developed a special project, Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle. Up to 500 communities across the nation will receive a packaged set of four NEH-funded films on Civil Rights history, accompanied by programming resources to guide public conversations about the changing meanings of freedom and equality in U.S. history. Applications are open to museums and historical societies; humanities councils; public, academic, and community college libraries; and nonprofit community organizations. Participating venues will also receive an award of up to $1,200 to support related public programming. The films included in the set are: The Abolitionists, Slavery by Another Name, The Loving Story, and Freedom Riders. New Application Deadline: May 15, 2013. Please click here for more information and to apply: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/created-equal-americas-civil-rights-struggle or email ccortina@neh.gov if you have questions.

2). The Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum in collaboration with Terry Sanford High School, will host a commemorative centennial exhibit from April 30 through November 30, 2013. The exhibit highlights 100 years of scholastic and social life at what is now Terry Sanford High School. Beginning with the first graduating class of Central School in 1913, the various locations of the school and monumental experiences of students there have helped shape our community. This nostalgic look back at a century of high school days in our city will certainly remind us all of that pivotal time in every student’s life.  The Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum is located at 325 Franklin St. in Historic Downtown Fayetteville. Admission is free. The museum is open to the public Tues. through Sat. 10 am to 4 pm. For more information call (910) 433-1457, 1458, or 1944, or visit www.cityoffayetteville.org

3). Greensboro Historical Museum opened it new exhibition “Draped in Legend: A Velvet Dress, A Carriage Trunk, and A First Lady”. See Dolley Madison's red velvet dress, recently returned from an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. The newly-conserved Madison carriage trunk and other highlights from the Dolley Madison Collection will also be on display.  Exhibition runs from now to June 16th.  Free Admission.

4). Waterworks Visual Arts Center hosts the NC 12th Congressional District High School Art Competition. The exhibition will run May 4 – 25, 2013.    This competition encourages and recognizes the rich artistic talents of our nation’s young people.  The reception was held May 4.  Congressman Watt announced the winning entries and presented the awards.  Gallery hours are MWF 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., TT 10 a.m. -7 p.m., S 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Admission is free, donations are appreciated.  For more information, visit www.waterworks.org or call 704-636-1882.

5). Museum & Archives of Rockingham County - Looking for your ancestors? Let’s find them together. Join us at the MARC Thursday evening, May 16th, 6-8 p.m. at the MARC and learn more about finding your ancestors with the help of experienced genealogists. Debbie Dunlap Cummings, a native of Rockingham County who has extensive knowledge of both Rockingham and Stokes Counties and a Certificate of Genealogy from Boston University will lead the program.  Representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution and LDS Heritage Center will be on hand to help you with your search. Admission to the program is $5 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and students. Entrance to the museum is included in the program price. Order your tickets at the museum or on-line at www.themarconline.org or at the door.

6). The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present PLAY, opening in the Museum’s East Wing on Friday, May 17 with a reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (free with membership or regular Museum admission). As the name suggests, PLAY explores themes of leisure, play and creativity and includes many works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. The family-friendly opening reception will include special entertainment provided by the Asheville Hoops Troupe, face painting by Asheville Face & Body Painting and interactive games by O.P. Taylor’s of Asheville. Sweet treats and refreshments for all ages will also be provided. Children, families and visitors of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

7). Historic Edenton will be celebrating Edenton’s 300th on Saturday, May 18th.  The celebration will start off at 11:30 a.m. at the waterfront where Governor Eden will greet present day Governor McCrory.  After a short parade, a ceremony will take place on the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse green.  That afternoon, participate in colonial games and crafts and enjoy colonial music on Iredell lawn, and tour the historic Iredell House, 1767 Courthouse, 1758 Cupola House, and the Barker House all free of charge.  Families welcomed!

8). High Point Museum - “Alexander’s Battalion Field Hospital – Civil War Reenactors Living History Day” – Find out what would have been in store for you if you were a wounded Civil War soldier. Re-enactors will be interpreting the life of a Confederate Army surgeon and other medical personnel as well as demonstrating 19th century medical procedures and equipment. Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  All ages welcome to drop-in for the event. Free.

9). Charlotte Nature Museum - Pint-sized pixies are invited to put on their wings for a whimsical playdate that celebrates nature, nymphs and more. Fly in to experience the magic of the natural world when Charlotte Nature Museum hosts its May Creature Feature, Fairy Festival, Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

10). Ava Gardner Museum will be screening the film "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" at the Howell Theatre on May 18 &19 in Historic Downtown Smithfield.  Visitors to the event will also receive FREE admission to the Ava Gardner Museum during special hours over the weekend.  Tickets are $10.00 per person and times for the movie are:  Saturday, May 18 - 7:30pm and Sunday, May 19 - 2:30pm. Tickets are available at the Theatre and the museum.

11). The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences newest exhibition “Dinosaurs in Motion” fuses art with science and runs May 18 through September 8 at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh.  Visitors engage with — and learn from — 14 magnificent, life-size metal dinosaur sculptures inspired by actual fossils.  Prices: Free for Members; $10 for Adults; $6 for Children (3-12); $8 for Students, Seniors (65+) and Military. Dinosaurs in Motion is produced by Imagine Exhibitions Inc.

12). Cape Fear Museum - “Cape Fear Skies: Sky Mapping” Where is Cassiopeia? The Big Dipper is part of what constellation? Find out when you build your own star-finding planisphere and test it out in the Starlab. Sunday, May 19th at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. Free for members or with admission. Parental participation is required.

13). Hands On!, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, presents "Teachable Twos-day” on Tuesday, May 21st 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Come explore educational boxes from the Early Learning Center of the Children & Family Resource center specifically designed for 2-5 year olds. This will be a 30 minute program with lots of Hands On! fun & learning with your little ones.

14). New Winston Museum presents “Twin City Story Time” – Four Winston-Salem storytellers will share their tales of the city with musical interludes on Thursday, May 23rd at 5:30 p.m.  Free Admission.

15). Historic Oak View County Park – Barnyard Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 1st from 10 a.m. -  12 p.m.  Come celebrate our goats’ 8th birthday with us! Kids will enjoy games and activities, eat some cake, and of course, sing “Happy Birthday” to Boyd and Quint!  Free admission.  Historic Oak View is located at 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh. (919) 250-1013.