About NC Reads at the Wake Forest Historical Museum The museum’s book club meetings include a casual discussion with museum staff and neighbors about a work […]
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WFHM Book Club & Art Tour | 1969: Reflection & Reimagination
Our first of two February book club selections is 1969: The Year Everything Changed by Rob Kirkpatrick. This special book club event coincides with our newest exhibit 1969: Reflection & Reimaginaton — Celebrating 60 years of the Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art. This special exhibit runs through June 2023 and features work purchased by Wake Forest University students in New York City during a 1969 art-buying trip. We are grateful for Wake Forest University Art Collection for making this exhibition possible.
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WFHM Book Club: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Join the museum staff for our January 2022 book club meeting. This month, we are reading The Underground Railroad (2018) by Colson Whitehead. Our book discussion will be held on Tuesday, January 17. The novel explores the horror and tragedy of slavery and a young woman’s escape from bondage. Registration is limited. See below for details and a link to sign up.
Read moreWFHM Book Club: Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain
Join the museum staff for our Fall 2022 book club meeting. This fall, we are reading Necessary Lies: A Novel (2013) by Diane Chamberlain. Our book discussion […]
Read moreWFHM Book Club: Pious Ambitions featuring a Conversation with Author Mary Tribble
Join museum staff for our Summer 2022 book club meeting. This summer, we are reading Pious Ambitions: Sally Merriam Wait’s Mission South. Author Mary Tribble will […]
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NC Reads… Driving with the Devil by Neal Thompson
On Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 pm, we’ll meet at the Museum to discuss Driving with the Devil: Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels, and the Birth of NASCAR by Neal Thompson. The event will include a light dinner and refreshments. This is a great chance to meet new people who share your interest in the history and culture of North Carolina!
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