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July 4th Celebrations |
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Self-guided Tours:
Monday – Friday
Guided
Tours:
Saturday, 11 am &
2pm
Sunday, 2 pm |
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Please call ahead to confirm tour times.
(919) 807-7950 |
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Calendar of Events |
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January
22- Sept. 7,
2010 |
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"The Education of the Deaf & Blind in North Carolina" exhibit |
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When Charles B. Aycock became governor in 1901, only three schools in the entire state specialized in educating blind and deaf children. This exhibit documents Aycock’s role in improving educational opportunities for this special population, along with the evolution of its separate educational system. “Deaf and Blind” features vintage photos, a timeline, a large Braille map of North Carolina, and a device called a “Perkins Brailler”, which enabled one to write in Braille. Visitors can also write their names in Braille at a special interactive section of the exhibit. |
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January
23,
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Capitol Lecture Series: "A Classroom Revolution" |
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In conjunction with the Capitol’s new exhibit, "Educating the Deaf and Blind Education in N.C.," Leloudis will examine Gov. Aycock’s role in improving the state’s public education system. The triumphs and struggles of NC’s other education advocates will be highlighted as well. A small reception and tour of the exhibit will follow the lecture. Presented with the Wake County Historical Society. 2:00 p.m. |
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February
27,
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African American Read-In |
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Local authors, community leaders and students read from works by their favorite African American writers at the Capitol for the 21st annual National African American Read-In. Fiction and non-fiction for children, teens, and adults will be featured in an afternoon of great works. Presented with Wake County’s Richard B. Harrison Library. Noon- 4 p.m. |
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March
21,
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Capitol Lecture Series: Thomas Day |
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Thomas Day is mostly remembered as a furniture maker who had the largest furniture business in the state during the height of slavery. A black artisan and business man, Day’s shop turned out striking beds, bureaus, tables, sofas and chairs that are still highly coveted just as they were over 150 years ago. This dynamic mediated presentation by film-maker, educator, and long-time Day researcher, encourages audience participation as they analyze the historical evidence, savor his legacy in wood, and explore the mystery of one of our state’s most extraordinary and fascinating historical figures. Presented with the Wake County Historical Society. 2:30 p.m.
* This lecture made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities |
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April
1,
2009 |
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Raleigh Heritage Trail Passport Program |
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April is Raleigh History Month! Celebrate the capital city's rich history by visiting the many historic sites, museums and libraries here. The State Capitol is a member of the Raleigh Heritage Trail, a consortium of ten cultural attractions within Wake County. Starting April 1, the RHT is sponsoring a passport program to encourage students and residents to visit all ten sites on the trail (and win a prize!). For more information, or to download your passport, visit www.raleighheritagetrail.com.
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October
9, 2009 -January 19,
2010 |
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Checks and Balances: How Government Works at the State Capitol exhibit |
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A new exhibit at the Capitol explores how government worked in the 19th century when the building housed all three branches of government. "Checks and Balances" is an exhibit that delves into the composition and operation of the state’s leadership. |
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For more
information about any of
these events, please contact
us at (919) 733-4994, or via
e-mail,
state.capitol@ncmail.net
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1 East Edenton Street in
downtown Raleigh. |
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