• Reposted from @vancebirthplace To celebrate Juneteenth this year, site staff and members of the Mountain History & Culture Group have installed a temporary display and audio tour on the grounds of the Vance Birthplace. This installation, which will remain on the grounds through the summer and fall, will share the stories of the 27 people we know were enslaved by the Vances from 1795-1865. We are also grateful for the support of the NC African American Heritage Committee. . . Of the 27+ people enslaved on the Vances’ Reems Creek Valley plantation, at least eight saw freedom in 1865: Leah and Sandy Erwin, Richard Vance II, Hudson Vance, Abram Vance, Peter, James Vance, and Simon Vance. Based on historical records, we know that Richard and Aggy, Jo and Leah, Venus, and Hannah Prestwood all died before the Civil War and remained enslaved for their entire lives. Unfortunately, we do not know what happened to Ann, May, Philip, Moses, Jim, Isaac, Harry, Esther, Isham, Washington, Dory, Jane, and Wilson. However, we believe that many of them may have lived through the Civil War to be given freedom. . . Because of the limitations of the records that we have discovered, it is likely that there were men, women, and children enslaved by the Vances that we do not know about. Some of these unnamed people undoubtedly witnessed the events of 1865 and lived the rest of their lives in freedom, while others did not. We may never know their names or their stories, but they are not forgotten. . . #vancebirthplace #nchistoricsites  #nchistory #ncculture #828isgreat  #weavervillenc  #ncmountainlife #publichistory #appalachia  #blueridgemountains #visitnc #musesocial #museumlife #museumfromhome #socialdistancing #learningathome #historyiscool #handsonhistory #tournchistory #nchistoryathome #juneteenth #africanamericanhistory #blackhistory #slavery #ncherstory #womenshistory - #regrann
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    Reposted from @vancebirthplace To celebrate Juneteenth this year, site staff and members of the Mountain History & Culture Group have installed a temporary display and audio tour on the grounds of the Vance Birthplace. This installation, which will remain on the grounds through the summer and fall, will share the stories of the 27 people we know were enslaved by the Vances from 1795-1865. We are also grateful for the support of the NC African American Heritage Committee. . . Of the 27+ people enslaved on the Vances’ Reems Creek Valley plantation, at least eight saw freedom in 1865: Leah and Sandy Erwin, Richard Vance II, Hudson Vance, Abram Vance, Peter, James Vance, and Simon Vance. Based on historical records, we know that Richard and Aggy, Jo and Leah, Venus, and Hannah Prestwood all died before the Civil War and remained enslaved for their entire lives. Unfortunately, we do not know what happened to Ann, May, Philip, Moses, Jim, Isaac, Harry, Esther, Isham, Washington, Dory, Jane, and Wilson. However, we believe that many of them may have lived through the Civil War to be given freedom. . . Because of the limitations of the records that we have discovered, it is likely that there were men, women, and children enslaved by the Vances that we do not know about. Some of these unnamed people undoubtedly witnessed the events of 1865 and lived the rest of their lives in freedom, while others did not. We may never know their names or their stories, but they are not forgotten. . . #vancebirthplace #nchistoricsites  #nchistory #ncculture #828isgreat  #weavervillenc  #ncmountainlife #publichistory #appalachia  #blueridgemountains #visitnc #musesocial #museumlife #museumfromhome #socialdistancing #learningathome #historyiscool #handsonhistory #tournchistory #nchistoryathome #juneteenth #africanamericanhistory #blackhistory #slavery #ncherstory #womenshistory - #regrann
  • Reposted from @ncmuseumhistory Today marks the 76th anniversary of #DDay, also known as the day roughly 156,000 American, British and Canadian armed forces landed a 50-mile stretch of beaches of the coast of France’s Normandy region during WWII. Codenamed Operation Overlord, this invasion holds significance as one of the largest military assaults in history which required extensive planning and kicked off the Battle of Normandy, helping turn the tide on the war against the Nazis. .. This uniform was worn by Carl Bailey of Nash Co. when he parachuted into Normandy the night of June 5/ 6, 1944 with the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. Although an artillery unit, Bailey and his comrades of the 377th fought as infantry when all but one of their pack howitzers were lost during the drop. By D+8 (June 14), the 377th was able to reform as an artillery unit with new guns brought over from England. - #regrann
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    Reposted from @ncmuseumhistory Today marks the 76th anniversary of #DDay, also known as the day roughly 156,000 American, British and Canadian armed forces landed a 50-mile stretch of beaches of the coast of France’s Normandy region during WWII. Codenamed Operation Overlord, this invasion holds significance as one of the largest military assaults in history which required extensive planning and kicked off the Battle of Normandy, helping turn the tide on the war against the Nazis. .. This uniform was worn by Carl Bailey of Nash Co. when he parachuted into Normandy the night of June 5/ 6, 1944 with the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. Although an artillery unit, Bailey and his comrades of the 377th fought as infantry when all but one of their pack howitzers were lost during the drop. By D+8 (June 14), the 377th was able to reform as an artillery unit with new guns brought over from England. - #regrann
  • Reposted from @jameskpolkshs If you can't make it to our garden talk at 10:00 am today, you can also explore the garden on your own using our self-guided brochure any time. Physical copies are available at the site or you can access the web version here: https://buff.ly/3chUamH #NCMuseumWeek #MuseumsFromHome - #regrann
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    Reposted from @jameskpolkshs If you can't make it to our garden talk at 10:00 am today, you can also explore the garden on your own using our self-guided brochure any time. Physical copies are available at the site or you can access the web version here: https://buff.ly/3chUamH #NCMuseumWeek #MuseumsFromHome - #regrann
  • This place matters. What kind of gaping hole would be left in your community without @highpointmuseum? What sort of stories will be lost? What questions will go unanswered? We ask that each @cityofhighpoint council member ask themselves these very questions today. Thank you for your consideration! #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc
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    This place matters. What kind of gaping hole would be left in your community without @highpointmuseum? What sort of stories will be lost? What questions will go unanswered? We ask that each @cityofhighpoint council member ask themselves these very questions today. Thank you for your consideration! #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc
  • Have you contacted @cityofhighpoint to petition for FY 20-21 funding? We love the @highpointmuseum just like all of you! Make your voices heard. #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc Reposted from @highpointmuseum We’re missing our visitors and friends! Looking forward to being together soon! - #regrann
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    Have you contacted @cityofhighpoint to petition for FY 20-21 funding? We love the @highpointmuseum just like all of you! Make your voices heard. #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc Reposted from @highpointmuseum We’re missing our visitors and friends! Looking forward to being together soon! - #regrann
  • While visitors wait for museums to reopen, check out these online museums! #NCMuseumWeek Reposted from @bethnevarezhistory It’s #NCMuseumWeek and I just want to use the opportunity to use my small platform & history and museum loving audience to promote these museums that focus on preserving and sharing the history, culture & voices of the Black community here in North Carolina. Check them out, give them a follow & consider donating and visiting once they reopen after COVID-19 closures. I shared about a thread over on Twitter by @jessdjefferson in my stories that links to Black museums all over the country. I’ve got 2 links in my bio for more info on Black history sites, museums, arts & cultural centers. One is compiled by the NC African American Heritage Commission and the other VisitNC. If you know of small Black museums not included in these resources, please share. I’m sharing a lot of resources and info in my stories for how to learn and act on what you’re learning for the Black Lives Matter movement so check those out as well. Museums or their parent org are tagged but here is the list as well: Freeman Round House Museum- not on Insta, check them out on FB. @chbmuseum @hbganttcenter @sitinmuseum @deltaartscenter @cormuseumfriends - Pope House The last 2 museums are digital only and both can be found on Facebook. #ncmuseumweek #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackmuseums #blackmuseumsmatter #museumsmatter #museumfromhome #ncmuseums #museumsarenotneutral #museums #historymatters #history #blackhistory #publichistory - #regrann
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    While visitors wait for museums to reopen, check out these online museums! #NCMuseumWeek Reposted from @bethnevarezhistory It’s #NCMuseumWeek and I just want to use the opportunity to use my small platform & history and museum loving audience to promote these museums that focus on preserving and sharing the history, culture & voices of the Black community here in North Carolina. Check them out, give them a follow & consider donating and visiting once they reopen after COVID-19 closures. I shared about a thread over on Twitter by @jessdjefferson in my stories that links to Black museums all over the country. I’ve got 2 links in my bio for more info on Black history sites, museums, arts & cultural centers. One is compiled by the NC African American Heritage Commission and the other VisitNC. If you know of small Black museums not included in these resources, please share. I’m sharing a lot of resources and info in my stories for how to learn and act on what you’re learning for the Black Lives Matter movement so check those out as well. Museums or their parent org are tagged but here is the list as well: Freeman Round House Museum- not on Insta, check them out on FB. @chbmuseum @hbganttcenter @sitinmuseum @deltaartscenter @cormuseumfriends - Pope House The last 2 museums are digital only and both can be found on Facebook. #ncmuseumweek #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackmuseums #blackmuseumsmatter #museumsmatter #museumfromhome #ncmuseums #museumsarenotneutral #museums #historymatters #history #blackhistory #publichistory - #regrann
  • #ncmuseumsweek #NCMuseumsMatter Reposted from @camartmuseum CAM is committed to telling the story of the United States Colored Troops and their positive impact on the Cape Fear Region through a new sculpture by Stephen Hayes. The sculpture will be unveiled in November 2021. #Unitedstatescoloredtroops #museumsarenotneutral #connectwithCAM #ncmuseumweek #ncmuseumsmatter #wilmingtonnc #capefear #nchistory #stephenhayesthecreator - #regrann
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    #ncmuseumsweek #NCMuseumsMatter Reposted from @camartmuseum CAM is committed to telling the story of the United States Colored Troops and their positive impact on the Cape Fear Region through a new sculpture by Stephen Hayes. The sculpture will be unveiled in November 2021. #Unitedstatescoloredtroops #museumsarenotneutral #connectwithCAM #ncmuseumweek #ncmuseumsmatter #wilmingtonnc #capefear #nchistory #stephenhayesthecreator - #regrann
  • What a list! #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #museums #ncmuseums #visitnc #northcarolina #nc Reposted from @ncculture The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission has put together a list of museums, historic sites, landmarks and more that share and promote African American history and culture in North Carolina. Learn more here: aahc.nc.gov/places Image: @HBGanttCenter - #regrann
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    What a list! #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #museums #ncmuseums #visitnc #northcarolina #nc Reposted from @ncculture The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission has put together a list of museums, historic sites, landmarks and more that share and promote African American history and culture in North Carolina. Learn more here: aahc.nc.gov/places Image: @HBGanttCenter - #regrann
  • PETITION FOR FUNDING HIGH POINT MUSEUM IN FY 20-21 Below are resources made available through the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Feel free you use these invaluable resources to petition the City of High Point city council members to fund the @highpointmuseum in FY 2020-2021. Comments need to be submitted by 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 4. That is when the finance committee meets and this important conversation will be had. ***To contact city council members, visit https://www.highpointnc.gov/153/City-Council or see below: Michael Holmes (High Point City Council - Ward 6) michael.holmes@highpointnc.gov (336) 266-7033 Wesley Hudson (Ward 4 Council Member) wesley.hudson@highpointnc.gov (336) 655-5880 Cyril Jefferson (City Council - Ward 1) cyril.jefferson@highpointnc.gov (336) 287-8725 Tyrone Johnson (High Point City Council - At-Large) tyrone.johnson@highpointnc.gov (336) 307-8261 Victor Jones (Ward 5 Council Member) victor.jones@highpointnc.gov (336) 899-7777 Britt W. Moore (Member at Large) britt.moore@highpointnc.gov (336) 687-2200 Monica Peters (Ward 3 Council Member) monica.peters@highpointnc.gov (336) 906-7328 Jay W. Wagner (Mayor) Jay.Wagner@highpointnc.gov (336) 8833305 Christopher Williams (Ward 2 Council Member, Mayor Pro-Tem) Chris.williams@highpointnc.gov (336) 841-7524 #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc
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    PETITION FOR FUNDING HIGH POINT MUSEUM IN FY 20-21 Below are resources made available through the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Feel free you use these invaluable resources to petition the City of High Point city council members to fund the @highpointmuseum in FY 2020-2021. Comments need to be submitted by 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 4. That is when the finance committee meets and this important conversation will be had. ***To contact city council members, visit https://www.highpointnc.gov/153/City-Council or see below: Michael Holmes (High Point City Council - Ward 6) michael.holmes@highpointnc.gov (336) 266-7033 Wesley Hudson (Ward 4 Council Member) wesley.hudson@highpointnc.gov (336) 655-5880 Cyril Jefferson (City Council - Ward 1) cyril.jefferson@highpointnc.gov (336) 287-8725 Tyrone Johnson (High Point City Council - At-Large) tyrone.johnson@highpointnc.gov (336) 307-8261 Victor Jones (Ward 5 Council Member) victor.jones@highpointnc.gov (336) 899-7777 Britt W. Moore (Member at Large) britt.moore@highpointnc.gov (336) 687-2200 Monica Peters (Ward 3 Council Member) monica.peters@highpointnc.gov (336) 906-7328 Jay W. Wagner (Mayor) Jay.Wagner@highpointnc.gov (336) 8833305 Christopher Williams (Ward 2 Council Member, Mayor Pro-Tem) Chris.williams@highpointnc.gov (336) 841-7524 #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc
  • PETITION FOR FUNDING HIGH POINT MUSEUM IN FY 20-21 Please see resources made available through the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in our next post. Feel free you use these invaluable resources to petition the City of High Point city council members to fund the @highpointmuseum in FY 2020-2021. Comments need to be submitted by 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 4. That is when the finance committee meets and this important conversation will be had. ***To contact city council members, visit https://www.highpointnc.gov/153/City-Council or see below: Michael Holmes (High Point City Council - Ward 6) michael.holmes@highpointnc.gov (336) 266-7033 Wesley Hudson (Ward 4 Council Member) wesley.hudson@highpointnc.gov (336) 655-5880 Cyril Jefferson (City Council - Ward 1) cyril.jefferson@highpointnc.gov (336) 287-8725 Tyrone Johnson (High Point City Council - At-Large) tyrone.johnson@highpointnc.gov (336) 307-8261 Victor Jones (Ward 5 Council Member) victor.jones@highpointnc.gov (336) 899-7777 Britt W. Moore (Member at Large) britt.moore@highpointnc.gov (336) 687-2200 Monica Peters (Ward 3 Council Member) monica.peters@highpointnc.gov (336) 906-7328 Jay W. Wagner (Mayor) Jay.Wagner@highpointnc.gov (336) 8833305 Christopher Williams (Ward 2 Council Member, Mayor Pro-Tem) Chris.williams@highpointnc.gov (336) 841-7524 #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc Reposted from @highpointmuseum - #regrann
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    PETITION FOR FUNDING HIGH POINT MUSEUM IN FY 20-21 Please see resources made available through the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in our next post. Feel free you use these invaluable resources to petition the City of High Point city council members to fund the @highpointmuseum in FY 2020-2021. Comments need to be submitted by 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 4. That is when the finance committee meets and this important conversation will be had. ***To contact city council members, visit https://www.highpointnc.gov/153/City-Council or see below: Michael Holmes (High Point City Council - Ward 6) michael.holmes@highpointnc.gov (336) 266-7033 Wesley Hudson (Ward 4 Council Member) wesley.hudson@highpointnc.gov (336) 655-5880 Cyril Jefferson (City Council - Ward 1) cyril.jefferson@highpointnc.gov (336) 287-8725 Tyrone Johnson (High Point City Council - At-Large) tyrone.johnson@highpointnc.gov (336) 307-8261 Victor Jones (Ward 5 Council Member) victor.jones@highpointnc.gov (336) 899-7777 Britt W. Moore (Member at Large) britt.moore@highpointnc.gov (336) 687-2200 Monica Peters (Ward 3 Council Member) monica.peters@highpointnc.gov (336) 906-7328 Jay W. Wagner (Mayor) Jay.Wagner@highpointnc.gov (336) 8833305 Christopher Williams (Ward 2 Council Member, Mayor Pro-Tem) Chris.williams@highpointnc.gov (336) 841-7524 #ncmc #ncmuseumscouncil #museumsadvocacy #highpointmuseum #HPmuseum #savehighpointmuseum #TogetherHighPoint #museums #ncmuseums #MuseumsForCulture #MuseumsFromHome #StayHome #ShareCulture #WeLoveNCMuseums #SaveNCHistory #MuseumsMatter #NCMuseumsMatter #SupportNCMuseums #weremakinghistorytogether #visitnc #northcarolina #nc Reposted from @highpointmuseum - #regrann