Keynote Address: Dr. Jennifer Fleischner, Keckly biographer & author of Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly Also featuring Dr. William Andrews, Dr. Sylvia Hoffert, Dr. Brooks Graebner, and other scholars and writers. Panel Discussions Location/registration to be announced Boxed lunch included in registration fee to be announced.
Join us for a march through downtown Hillsborough commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hosted by the Northern Orange NAACP Commemorative March Committee. The march starts at about 8:30am and those wishing to participate should join us at the Old Courthouse Lawn. The march proceeds north up Churton Street to Union Street with various stops … Continued
Sarah Hill McIntyre, Staff Attorney for the Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, NC Justice Center will speak about the history of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how ICE collaborates with local law enforcement. We will also be sharing stories and experiences of immigrants in our community. Sponsored by Eno Friends Meeting of Hillsborough. Free and … Continued
Join us for a lecture from Dr. Omar Ali titled "Understanding Black History as American History"! African Americans have played an integral role in the creation and development of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Since 1619 when the first twenty Africans were brought to the shores of the Chesapeake to the … Continued
Join us at the museum for a lecture from Ruth Wyand called "Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina"! Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council.
”PIEDMONT PERFORMERS” Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters, late spring freezes, ice storms, clay soil and Japanese beetles! What is a gardener to do? Don’t throw in the trowel! There are attractive, resilient plants that you can use to create a beautiful garden. Learn about well-behaved trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for sun … Continued
Hartsell’s book outlines the 1892 lynching of Alexander Whitley, a white man, in Stanly County, NC in 1892. The work also examines the ways in which the media as well as religious, political, and social institutions have used ballads, fiction, and folklore tales for over a century to celebrate, rather than condemn the crime. Hartsell, a … Continued
”LOVE THE LAWN” Lawns are smooth, living carpets that add beauty and recreational space to a home. As grass grows, it helps the environment by stabilizing soil and reducing air pollution, noise, heat, dust and glare. Surveys show that an attractive, well-landscaped lawn can even add to a home’s value. By choosing well-adapted grasses and … Continued
“TUCKING YOUR GARDEN BED IN FOR FALL” Join us to review the results from a survey of local Master Gardeners about their top fall activities plus information about how these practices are the foundation of a thriving year-round garden. Two gardeners will share their personal garden interests and how their goals influence their approach to … Continued
Learning about Screenwriting | Tuesday, Nov 5th, 6:30-7:45pm | Main Library | Adults | OCPL welcomes Tim Reinhardt, local author of the Academy Award qualifying film, “Crackers,” as he discusses some of the basics of screenwriting and the art of turning books into film. This event is free and open to the public; registration is … Continued