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  • 2026 Emancipation Day Breakfast

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    Join us for a hot breakfast and a lecture by Dr. Antwain K. Hunter on Emancipation. Emancipation Day is a day of Rejoicing! On January 1st, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved African Americans in the South. This proclamation inspired many to run away and join the frontlines of the Union army. After fighting, many decided to commemorate this Proclamation; thus, Emancipation Day was born. Usually celebrated on January 1st in North Carolina, Emancipation Day featured parades, dances, and speeches. After 1865, many African Americans navigated the complicated reality of balancing their new freedom within existing societal discrimination. Our lecturer will discuss this reality regarding firearms and gun ownership in the 1800s. Books can be purchased at the Event! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Jan. 3 Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Ages: All Cost: $20 Get Tickets for 2026 Emancipation Day Breakfast

  • Emancipation Day Trolley: Oberlin Village Tour

    Pope House Museum 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC

    Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American community established after the Civil War. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Cheryl Williams for a guided tour of Oberlin Village. Details Time: 10 - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Adults $15, Children $6 Register for Tickets

  • Fighting for Freedom: Black Civil War Reenactors

    Pope House Museum 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC

    Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camps and on the front lines. Details Location: Pope House Museum Age: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

  • City Council Afternoon Session

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Watch Council Meeting Live Stream View agendas Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

  • City Council Evening Session

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Watch Council Meeting Live Stream View agendas Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

  • Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Join us for the Development Stakeholders Quarterly meeting. This meeting will be in-person. The quarterly meeting is an opportunity for staff who manage development, permitting, and text change processes to share relevant updates with the development community. More information is available on the Development Stakeholders webpage.

  • BPAC Community Outreach Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives. Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members:  Brian Thomas (Chair), Nick Neptune,  Michael Thor If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.