Featuring Dr. Jennifer Fleischner of Adelphi University Admission is free but preregistration advised. Registration opens September 15
**Elizabeth Keckly and Mary Lincoln** were very definitely Southern Ladies -- spines of steel, graceful manners, and no one's fool. Join two modern Southern ladies -- **NC's first African American Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, and poet Darnell Arnoult**, as they reflect on Elizabeth and Mary and their complicated relationship. Tickets go on sale October … Continued
A very special evening with two modern Southern ladies -- Jaki Shelton Green (NC Poet Laureate) -- joined by poet and novelist Darnell Arnoult. They will consider, in poetry and more, the relationship of two original Southern ladies - Mary Lincoln and Elizabeth Keckly. This will be the culminating event in the Burwell School Historic … Continued
Due to popular demand we are proud to present a family oriented Afternoon Tea to celebrate Valentines Day with your family and friends. Menu and more information to follow! Save the Date and email Ronda@burwellschool.org for reservations. Seating Limited. Seatings for 2-8 ppl. $15 ages 12 & under $20 "Friends of Burwell" all others … Continued
Dr William L. Andrews, an eminent scholar of African American literature who has spent a career studying slave narratives, will discuss and read from his new book, just out from the Oxford University Press.
A special task force assembled by the Research Committee of the Burwell School Historic Site will present its report. The groups researched original documents, deeds, newspaper articles of the day and other sources to find the names of persons of color associated with the property during the time it operated as a girls' academy. … Continued
Come scan the heavens at the very peak of the August Perseid Meteor Shower with Hillsborough's own astronomer, Jerry Vinski, from a sweet spot on the Burwell School lawn! In the 19th century Reverend Robert Burwell occasionally led his students up Occoneechee Mountain to observe the heavens. Imagine the night sky with no electric … Continued
Come spend an afternoon with Hillsborough’s own Frances Mayes (author of the worldwide bestseller UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN) to hear all about Frances’ and her husband Ed’s adventures to find undiscovered places in Italy - now the subject of Frances’s latest book, SEE YOU AT THE PIAZZA (Crown). We'll be sampling some of their favorite … Continued
Come explore the remarkable history of the African-American community of Hayti, a late 19th/early 20th century city within the city of Durham, which flourished until the creation of Highway 147 split it in half and the suburbs took their toll. Event Details: 2 pm Sunday, February 9th at Eagle Lodge #19, 142 West King St., … Continued
In honor of Black History Month, the Burwell School Historic Site is pleased to present Vera Cecelski, site coordinator at Historic Stagville, for a conversation regarding her genealogical research of black families in our area, including those whose ancestors were enslaved. Special guest, the Honorable Judge Beverly Scarlett, will also be on hand to discuss … Continued