There are many New Year’s Eve traditions so many of us hold dear to our hearts. I know I have celebrated in just about every way on this list at different points in my life. Whether you toast a glass of champagne or kiss for good-luck, discover the origins of all the traditions that start the New Year off right. Eat 12 grapes In this tradition, you must eat 12 green grapes during the bells at midnight. If you finish chewing and swallowing all 12 grapes before 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Read more […]
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19th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Join the North Carolina Museum of History for its 19th annual African American Cultural Celebration (AACC), the state’s official kickoff for Black History Month. This year’s theme: “20(20) Vision: A 400-Year Legacy.” This jubilant and educational event for all ages will take place Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Museum of History in downtown Raleigh. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the festival features more than 75 musicians, Read more […]
3 Tips for a Safe and Successful Road Trip
Road trips are one of the greatest American adventures. No matter what time of year it is, or where I’m going, there are few things I enjoy more than packing everyone’s bags and taking the highway out of town. Wherever the road takes us, it’s important to be prepared. Here are my top tips for a safe and successful road trip. Road Maps are Essential If any of y’all have ever missed a turn or gotten lost on a detour to avoid traffic, you’ll know the importance of a good map. Read more […]
The Most Common Last Name in every Country
If you’ve got a really common last name, you might wish you had something a bit more unique and special, while those that do have a surname outside of the ordinary probably wish they had a name that other people could actually spell right. So, there’s upsides and downsides to any kind of last names, but do you know what the most common last name in your country is? How about in other countries around the world? The chances are, if you’re from an English-speaking country, that one Read more […]
December Programs at the North Carolina Museum of History
It’s the season to be jolly, so jingle over to the North Carolina Museum of History for our holiday offerings! Soak in the seasonal sights and sounds with fun programs and free exhibits for the young and young at heart. Read on for all our December events. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Weekend parking is free. Museum Store Sunday Sunday, Dec. 1, noon–5 p.m. Support your Museum of History and celebrate Museum Store Sunday with 25 percent off most Read more […]
Fun Uluru Tours for the Family on a Budget
Depending on your experience in the Australian outback, you probably have heard about the Rock, also known as Ayer’s Rock, in Uluru. Many people have seen amazing starscapes and sunsets from one of the most scenic parts of Australia, and you can even meet the local tribe there, known as the Anangu. This depends on a lot of things, but your whole family can actually have a lot of fun visiting Uluru, and you can get the best experience by choosing the right tour to go with. Why Shouldn’t Read more […]
September Programs at the North Carolina Museum of History
Ready to fall into a new season? Join us for events and exhibits — both familiar and unfamiliar — lined up throughout this month at the NC Museum of History in Raleigh! Read on for all their September events. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Weekend parking is free. History Corner: Civil War Kids* Wednesday, Sept. 4, 10–11 a.m. What was it like to have military battles in your backyard? Imagine your life during, and just after, the Civil War. Ages 6–9 (may Read more […]
Come Aboard for the 2nd Annual City of Oaks Pirate Fest
Ahoy, mateys! Come aboard for the second annual City of Oaks Pirate Fest! Building upon the overwhelming success of last year’s festival, this year’s Pirate Fest will be setting sail at Dorothea Dix Park on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can delve into a world of treasures and high seas as regionally known reenactors, musicians, crafters, and other “old salts” take to the park to dabble in piratical mischief and share seafaring history with hands-on activities Read more […]
Labor Day at The NC Museum of History
Need plans for Labor Day? Check out the NC Museum of History for a day full of discovery! Galleries are open all weekend with an array of fascinating, and free, hands-on exhibits. Catch the newest exhibits, QuiltSpeak: Uncovering Women’s Voices Through Quilts, One Giant Leap: North Carolina and the Space Race, and Collecting Carolina. Open through March 8, 2020, QuiltSpeak: Uncovering Women’s Voices Through Quilts explores how quilts can weave stories of racial oppression Read more […]
