MUSEUM CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The High Point Museum hosted four programs this month to celebrate Black History Month. The first was a viewing of the documentary "The Unlocking the Door of Opportunity," held on Saturday, Feb. 4. The film tells the story of North Carolina's Rosenwald Schools and why the Jim Crow era made them necessary. It was produced by Longleaf Productions and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Truist.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., visitors watched Diane Faison perform her one-person drama "The Spirit of Harriet Tubman." This inspiring performance recounted the life of abolitionist and Underground Railroad worker Harriet Tubman while exploring the importance she holds to this day. This event was presented by the High Point Museum in partnership with Yalik's African American Art & Cultural Movement.

Next, the High Point Historical Society presented "The History of CUCC in High Point" on Feb. 18. Angela Roberson, pastor of Congregational United Church of Christ (CUCC), took visitors on a journey from Main Street to Fairview Street to Gordon Street to highlight the CUCC’s significant contributions to the City of High Point.

Finally, on Saturday, Feb. 25, the museum hosted a program honoring The Montford Marines of High Point. More than 20,000 African Americans trained in segregated facilities between 1942 and 1949 at Montford Point, N.C., and became the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. The presentation recognized, remembered and honored the Montford Point Marines of High Point and their legacy. This final event was presented by Yalik's African American Art & Cultural Movement in partnership with the High Point Museum and The National Montford Point Marine Association NC Triad Triangle Chapter 38.