Connecting People with our Black Heritage Sites
Experience the sites and explore the stories that celebrate the contributions of African Americans and their significance in the cultural heritage of Northeast North Carolina.
Inspiring exploration and appreciation for the African American Experience...
The African American Experience of NENC (AAENENC) celebrates the contributions of African Americans and encourages a deeper understanding of the significance of the region’s cultural heritage in order to build more inclusive communities.
This project is a collaborative project between nine NC counties that include:
Elizabeth City State Teachers College Historic District
Founded in 1891 as the State Colored Normal School, Elizabeth City State University was established to train African American teachers and quickly became one of North Carolina’s leading teacher education
Throughlines: Connecting Women, Place, Story, and Legacy, with Johnica Rivers, curator-at-large of The Harriet Jacobs Project
By Amy Beth Wright Johnica Rivers is an eighth-generation Texan, a journalist, a writer, and a curator. In 2017, after seven years as a travel writer, a project about the
Part 2: Embracing Diversity: Things to Do in the Outer Banks During the NC Black Heritage Tour
Edenton African American History Begin your day with a serene journey to Edenton, a picturesque town that embodies the rich tapestry of African American history and culture in the Outer
Part 1: Embracing Diversity: Things to Do in the Outer Banks During the NC Black Heritage Tour
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a popular vacation destination known for its stunning beaches, wild horses, and rich history. But did you know it is also home to
Elizabeth City State Teachers College Historic District
Founded in 1891 as the State Colored Normal School, Elizabeth City State University was established to train African American teachers and quickly became one of North Carolina’s leading teacher education
Throughlines: Connecting Women, Place, Story, and Legacy, with Johnica Rivers, curator-at-large of The Harriet Jacobs Project
By Amy Beth Wright Johnica Rivers is an eighth-generation Texan, a journalist, a writer, and a curator. In 2017, after seven years as a travel writer, a project about the