Events
Jan. 21: Capitol Lecture Series- Decorative Arts of the Executive Mansion
Learn the stories behind some of the Executive Mansion’s furniture and artifacts with Maria Shevzov, Acting Curator of Decorative Arts at the NC History Museum and NC Executive Mansion. In her lecture, Shevzov will introduce several objects from the collection to discuss the medium, the use of the object, and the private lives of the public families who used these items. 1 p.m. House Chamber. Free
Feb. 18: African American Read-In
Local authors, community leaders, and students read from works by their favorite African American writers at the Capitol for the 23rd 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. For information on how to participate as a reader, please call Capitol Education Coordinator Terra Schramm at 919-733-4994. Noon- 2 p.m. Free
