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Oberlin Festival at Latta

September 22, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free
Oberlin festival

Join the Historic Resources and Museum Program for Oberlin Festival at Latta from 12:00pm-4:00pm on September 22nd! Hear speakers, connect with community organizations, listen to music, and enjoy delicious refreshments. The festival will take place at The Latta House and University Site located at 1001 Parker Street.

Performances by:

  • Wilson Temple UMC Choir
  • The Ringtones Barbershop Quartet
  • Longleaf School of the Arts
  • NC Association of Black Storytellers

The Oberlin cemetery will be open for educational tours throughout the event.

Hands on activities such as historic games and crafts will bring history to life!

BBQ plates provided by Centro and Bida Manda First 250 plates are free.

Representatives from The Historic Resources and Museum Program, Stagville State Historic Site, City of Raleigh Museum, Latta House Foundation, Friends of Oberlin Village, Raleigh Historic Development Commission, NC African American Heritage Commission, Afro- American Historical & Genealogical Society, Wilson Temple UMC and Interact will also have interactive displays and information on site.

Details

Date:
September 22, 2018
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/PRecRecreation/Articles/HRMProgram.html

Venue

Latta House and University Site
1001 Parker Street
Raleigh, NC 27603 United States
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