Month Long Events
History of Fayetteville's Jewish Community
Wednesday May 1, 2013 - Friday May 31, 2013
Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Found throughout Fayetteville’s Jewish community are personal stories of hard work and challenges of Jewish immigrants who became Southern. Struggling to maintain their cultural and religious identities in a new land, assimilation meant blending their own traditions into Southern culture. Images, information, and artifacts show how Fayetteville’s economic, social, and cultural welfare has been positively impacted by local Jewish contributions. The story is a great one to tell, unfortunately limited by our museum’s space. A sampling of Jewish families reveals philanthropies and public service and a sampling of businesses focuses on success and social acceptance. This exhibit, told in two parts, brings to life Jewish values of family, faith, work, and community. The first part highlights Fayetteville’s Jewish contributions from the early 19th through the mid 20th Centuries. The second part explores the Holocaust and the role of the local Jewish community during World War II.
This is part of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s Anne Frank Exhibits and related programs. These exhibits challenge visitors to engage with current events and to take an active role in their community and government.
Fayetteville and Wilmington Race Riot of 1898
Tuesday March 19, 2013 - Sunday June 16, 2013
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Fayetteville and Wilmington Race Riot of 1898 Exhibit will highlight the political and historical factors that led to the riot and will explore Fayetteville's connections to the event including Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry members who went to Wilmington immediately following the riot to keep the peace and Fayetteville-raised author Charles Chesnutt wrote about the riot.
Read MoreTerry Sanford High School Centennial Exhibit
Tuesday April 30, 2013 - Saturday November 30, 2013
Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum and Local History Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2013 marks 100 years since the first class of Fayetteville High School received their diploma. The Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, in collaboration with the school’s centennial, will host a commemorative exhibit with historic highlights and artifacts.
The exhibit will trace the history of what is now Terry Sanford High School and the various locations of the school and monumental experiences of students there.
"Cumberland County Goes to War"
Tuesday January 1, 2013 - Tuesday December 31, 2013
Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum and Local History Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum to experience “Cumberland County Goes to War,” an exhibit commemorating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the American Civil War. This exhibit features artifacts, pictures, documents, and educational panels which explore Cumberland County’s war experience both on the battlefield as well as the sacrifices made on the home front.
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Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings
Monday April 1, 2013 - Wednesday May 22, 2013
Headquarters Library
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 6p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.- 6p.m.
Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings is a multi-media exhibition that explores how book burnings became a potent symbol in America's battle against Nazism and why they continue to resonate with the public in film, literature and political disclosure to this day.
The public burning of works by Jewish and non-Jewish authors from around the world was a visual affront to one of the America's most treasured freedoms - the right to free expression of ideas.
Upcoming This Month
82nd Airborne Division and Propaganda in Nazi-Occupied Holland
Monday May 20, 2013 - Saturday May 25, 2013
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit of Dutch National Socialist Movement related artifacts captured by the Division during WWII. Additional exhibit about the liberation of Wobbelin concentration camp by the Division on 2 May 1945.
Read MoreNormandy Jump Experience
Wednesday May 22, 2013
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Our re-enactors will take you into our C47 and walk you through what 82nd Paratroopers experienced as they prepared for and executed the airborne assault into Normandy, June 6,1944.
Read More82nd Airborne Division Historical Society
Wednesday May 22, 2013
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the society for only $5 and receive a Lifetime Membership. Get 10% off in the Gift Shop by presenting your membership card during purchases. The organization directly supports museum activities and events. Do not miss your chance to help us preserve and protect 82nd history, and help expand the museum for the 82nd's Century of Service in 2017!
Read MoreFayetteville Farmers Market
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum Grounds
Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Wednesdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
At the Fayetteville Farmers Market, you will find fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, eggs, cut flowers, herbs, honey, crafts and more. So grab your family, friends or pets and come get some fresh local food!
Read MoreMilitary Special
Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Climbing Place
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The Climbing Place will be offering a Military Special for 31 Day Salute in May. Every Wednesday Military may enjoy $10 all inclusive gear and climb time all day long.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Quilt Symposium 2013
Thursday May 23, 2013 - Sunday May 26, 2013
Methodist University
Classes: Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Nightly Lectures: Friday & Saturday 7:15 p.m.
Tarheel Quilters Guild and North Carolina Quilt Symposium presents North Carolina Quilt Symposium 2013 (NCQS13): Home Is Where The Heart Is"
North Carolina Quilt Symposium will offer three and a half days of workshops and lectures by nationally known quilt instructors, a small silent auction, a beautiful quilt raffle, vendors mall, and much more.
Featuring a judged quilt show with a special exhibit from Anne Francis and 13 Best of Show quilts.
One class will feature an American Flag Quilt.
North Carolina Quilt Symposium 2013 Quilt Show
Thursday May 23, 2013 - Sunday May 26, 2013
Methodist University, March F. Riddle Athletic Center
Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Midnight Madness Friday 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Enjoy the North Carolina Quilt Symposium 2013's (NCQS13) Quilt Show: "Home Is Where The Heart Is"
Set into and beautiful world of Quilt Show entries submitted by full-time and Part-time NCQS13 students and "Day of Fun" ticket holders. Quilts of various themes and design applications will range from full sized bed quilts to wall hangings and miniatures.
82nd Division Memorial Service
Thursday May 23, 2013
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
11:30 a.m.
Join the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum in a Memorial Service honoring the 7,000 war dead of the 82d Division from 1918 - 2012.
Read MoreBudweiser Red, White and Blue
Thursday May 23, 2013
Festival Park
4 - 10 p.m.
Budweiser Red, White and Blue program to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. Performing LIVE:
Jason Michael Carroll & Parmalee
The event will feature an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales and NASCAR racer Kevin Harvick's No. 29 car. The event is co-hosted by the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival organization. The famous Clydesdales also will be seen at events throughout Memorial Day weekend.
The Folds of Honor Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to families of fallen or injured soldiers.
The concert will feature food vendors and beer tents.
Book Signing by Joseph V. Latino
Friday May 24, 2013
Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum’s Annex
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum’s Annex during May's 4th Friday for a book signing by local author Joseph V. Latino. Recently retired from the automobile industry, Joseph V. Latino resides in Raeford, North Carolina. His book, “The Device,” is a collection of captivating short stories.
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