25 Years in the Making
The Raleigh African American Cultural Celebration, which serves as North Carolina's official kickoff to Black History Month, will celebrate twenty-five years of festivities on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Hosted by the North Carolina Museum of History, the 2026 event will take place at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and feature more than 100 musicians, storytellers, dancers, chefs, and historians. A virtual celebration will take place on Friday, January 30. Admission is free and open to the public.
Held in conjunction with the 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration, Cultural Education Day, held virtually, will take place on Friday, January 30th. You can watch the stream anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., and learn more HERE.
"Visitors from around the world travel to the North Carolina Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, to discover fascinating secrets and hidden gems from our state's past. Located at 5 East Edenton Street in the heart of downtown Raleigh, across from the North Carolina State Capitol, the state history museum welcomed more than 465,000 visitors a year, including 83,000+ schoolchildren." - The North Carolina Museum of Art
"At the North Carolina Museum of Art, we believe in the transformative power of art. Through the People’s Collection, the state art collection that belongs to the citizens of North Carolina, and our 164-acre Park, we strive to create a sense of welcome and belonging. Our collection galleries span more than 5,000 years, from antiquity to the present, and provides countless cultural experiences for the people of our state and beyond. The Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of art and notable programming. Both are free to visit. We also offer changing special exhibitions, classes, lectures, family activities, films, dance performances, and concerts." - Valerie Billings, Director
