These free, one-hour programs cover a variety of subjects ranging from local to global in scale. Typically around noon, these bite-sized lessons led by experts in a broad range of fields are perfect for those who like history and storytelling. Registration required (here). These programs are open to all ages unless otherwise specified.
Lunchtime Lessons are held throughout the year. For more information, email Andrea Talley.
Upcoming Events
Cameron Art Museum Exhibit: The Work of Their Hands
The Work of Their Hands explores the continuing legacy of quilt-making and the evolution of textile art, starting with traditional quilts made for bedcoverings to contemporary fabric artworks that are sure to surprise and inspire you. Join us for a guided tour of this exhibit and explore the rest of the museum on your own.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Cameron Art Museum (3201 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28412)
David Walker’s Appeal: The Pamphlet the Shook the World
Join us to learn about one of Wilmington’s hometown heroes, David Walker. His abolitionist writings and Jacob Cowan’s attempt to disseminate those words resulted in the passing of two laws on this date, November 15, 1830, which forbade teaching enslaved people to read and forbade the dissemination of anti-slavery literature. Walker’s Appeal has been described as, "for a brief and terrifying moment…the most notorious document in America."
When: Friday, Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Davis Center at Maides Park (1101 Manly Ave)
Burgwin-Wright House Tour with a Focus on African American History
Join us for a unique tour of the Burgwin-Wright House, the only structure in Wilmington from the colonial era open to the public. Learn about how the lives of the houses residents and staff were intertwined, what is known--and not known--about the enslaved and freed African Americans who lived and worked there, and why some pieces of history might be difficult to uncover.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Burgwin-Wright House (224 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401)