CULTURAL HERITAGE
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Provides local and regional cultural heritage programs through active and passive interpretation to gain an understanding of how the natural and cultural history of the area has shaped our past, present, and future.
SPECIAL EVENTS
HIKES AND TOURS
JUNETEENTH
WEST POINT PARK TOUR
Take a guided tour of West Point on the Eno’s historic buildings and grounds while visiting the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography. You will hear stories about the people who lived, worked, and played here. Tours leave on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. No Cost WEST POINT ON THE ENO 16002 Jun 4-Aug 28 Su,Sa 11am-2pm
Join us at 10 a.m. Saturdays for new special park tours that will introduce audiences to previously unexamined topics of West Point history. Each month will feature a new topic ranging from the history and culture of alcohol use in the region and at West Point on the Eno to the view of history through the lens of the women of West Point. You won’t want to miss these special tours! No Cost WEST POINT ON THE ENO 16010 Jun 4-Aug 27 Sa 10am-11am
We support Inclusion - Persons of all ability levels are welcome at every facility and every program. CR: City Resident; NCR: Non-City Resident
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CULTURAL HERITAGE
The Juneteenth program will look to honor the history of Juneteenth by highlighting the powerful words of African American writers over the past centuries as well as in current times. Participants will be provided background for the significance of the day and welcomed to share what it means to them. They will be encouraged to convey feelings and thoughts about Juneteenth through original poems or songs for the group. Registration required. Age: 13-17 No Cost LEIGH FARM PARK 16781 Jun 18 Sa 9am-11am 1pm-3pm
WEST POINT PARK TOUR SPECIAL TOPIC
