Celebrate Black History Month with a variety of family events virtually and in-person. Learn about local African American history in Onslow County by exploring locations from the African American Heritage Trail and the NC Green Book Project! This Series was made possible through the NC Arts Council, HomeGrown NC, Jacksonville Friends of the Library, North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.
HomeGrown NC will host all events so please support and join us as we celebrate local black history!
Program Lineup:
February 5 - Montford Point Marines with Houston Shinal-2p- Main Branch-Onslow County Public Library
February 12 - St. Julia Church with Dr. Rev. Amy Ciceron-2p- Main Branch-Onslow County Public Library
February 19 - Virtual tour of Onslow County African American Heritage Trail-Facebook Live via OCPL page
February 26 - NC Green Book Project with Angela M. Thorpe, Director, NC African American Heritage Commission-screened at 2p- Main Branch-Onslow County Public Library
February 27 - Black-owned small business and organization fair-1p- Main Branch-Onslow County Public Library
February 28 - Traveling While Black Virtual Reality Experience-3p- Main Branch-Onslow County Public Library
