The Wake Forest Historical Museum is excited to announce that it will be part of North Carolina Humanities’ statewide book club for 2022. We will join libraries, museums, and individuals across the state in reading books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equality and the history and culture of North Carolina. Register and request a free book!
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Meet Intern Lin Baumeister
This summer Methodist University senior Lin Baumeister will help museum staff catalog artifacts in the Calvin Jones House. Her work will help strengthen tours of the Calvin Jones House. To learn more about Lin, we asked her to complete a short questionnaire.
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Honor Flags at the Museum
From June 14 through June 20, the museum is hosting the first annual Honor Flags celebration presented by the Hearts for Children Foundation. If you visit […]
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Intern Reflections: “The rich legacy of Black education across generations.”
As an intern with the Wake Forest Historical Museum, I’ve been pouring through census data, finding traces of children as young as six, adult musicians, religious leaders, and school teachers who contributed to a project of Black learning prior to and in the aftermath of emancipation in Wake Forest.
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Pro Humanitate Days: Donation Drive for Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry
From April 13-30, the museum will be collecting food and monetary donations for Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. Founded in 1988, Tri-Area Ministry is a 100% volunteer-run, […]
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Join the Museum Book Club
Try the museum’s new book club and join staff for a casual conversation about local and regional history.
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