Enjoy a day of activities, crafts, music, entertainment, and foods in celebration of the state’s African American heritage and culture. Join us for the kickoff to Black History Month!

In honor of the festival’s 11th year, this year’s event highlights North Carolina’s 11 historically black colleges and universities — the largest number of any state in the nation.  Over 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, re-enactors, chefs, teachers, scholars, and other presenters will share their culture and heritage.

This program is supported by the Wells Fargo, the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, the North Carolina Museum of History Associates, and the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, with funds from the United Arts campaign as well as the North Carolina Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.

Cost: FREE