Programs by Date

The Historic Jarvisburg Colored School will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary of placement on the National Register of Historic Places and the 150th anniversary of the deeded gift of land made by Mr. William Hunt Sr for the establishment of the school. Admission is free. Enjoy $10 chicken and fish dinners, 50/50 raffle, games, music, and a silent auction.

Saturday August 24, 2019
Celebration begins at 12:00 PM
Museum will be open 11:00-4:00

Ishi: The Last of His Kind

Sunday, August 25 at 3 PM

Duke University anthropologist Orin Starn discusses the story of Ishi, the so-called “last wild Indian in North America” who hid out for decades in the California mountains until his capture in 1916. Learn about the challenges confronting Native American people in the face of invading pioneers, and the remarkable story of Ishi’s life in hiding and as the lone survivor of his Yahi tribe in modern San Francisco. 

The Demise of Tonto

Saturday, September 7 at 3 PM

Cathy A. Smith, historian and an authority on authentic Native costume, clothing, and regalia shares stories of cultural heroes drawn from her experiences with Indigenous Peoples of the Plains. Her presentation highlights her vast experience and meticulous processes in authentically representing Native Americans throughout 20 years of motion pictures, including Dances with Wolves, Crazy Horse, and Son of the Morning Star.

The North Carolina Humanities Council’s Board of Trustees has selected Jaki Shelton Green as the recipient of the 2019 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities, the Council’s most prestigious honor. The Caldwell Award celebrates North Carolina's finest humanities champions.

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Catawba Indian Festival

Saturday, October 12 from 10 AM - 3 PM

Explore the culture and history of the Catawba Indians, one of the Carolina’s earliest indigenous peoples. Listen to traditional stories, feel the beat of a drum circle, step inside a Bark House, and try your hand at primitive skills. Join us and members of the Catawba Nation for singing, dancing, hands-on activities, crafts and more!

Ticket Information:

- Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.

- $3 in addition to general museum admission

Community Symposium “Urban Renewal and the North Carolina Landscape”
Keynote: Zena Howard
Location: Joyner Library, ECU
Call for Entries will be released by 2/15/19
Registration will begin in June 2019 via library.ecu.edu