The live event was held in October, if you missed it or want to revisit it, this is your opportunity. The Capitol will share the presentation virtually via Zoom. If interested please RSVP via the Eventbrite link below.
From the NC State Capitol:
The NC State Capitol is hosting a series of
public listening sessions to unveil their new website focusing on the stories
of enslaved people.
About this event
This website, entitled
"From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State
Capitol" names over 130 enslaved workers who built and maintained the
Capitol building in the 1800s. Most of the men worked on the Capitol's construction
in the 1830s, either as laborers at the construction site or as quarry hands at
the nearby State Quarry. The Capitol is dedicated to naming these individuals
and telling their stories through this new publicly accessible website.
The public is invited to
attend a listening session, learn about the website, and offer feedback to
Capitol staff. The Capitol staff seek to share this work and the stories of
these individuals and be as responsive to the community as possible. The public
can attend
IN-PERSON
SESSIONS at the Capitol
Thursday, October 20th from
6-7:30pm or
Saturday, November
12th from 11am-12:30pm
VIRTUAL SESSION
Monday,
November 14th from 6-7:30pm by clicking https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16030644848.
Visitors can attend all or one session.
These
sessions are free to attend and open to all, but guests are asked to RSVP
here at Eventbrite. Your RSVP will ensure that you receive further
information about attendance, including reminders and the zoom link for the
virtual session.
Best,
Natalie
Rodriguez
Tour
Coordinator/ Education Specialist
North Carolina State Capitol
NC Department of
Natural and Cultural Resources
