Archives: Past Events

Art from the Heart 2009-10

through February 4, 2010

An auction fund-raiser featuring art created for us by a wide array of community figures, including UNC coaches, triangle chefs, town officials, musicians, notable artists, and authors.more

Nouveau Night

In honor of the release of Beaujolais Nouveau wines, selections are paired with elegant offerings from fine restaurants.more

Holiday Cabaret

Saturday, December 5, 6:30 pm: a fabulous repast, wine, and a professional theatre performancemore

2009 Party with a Purpose

throughout the year

2009's Party with a Purpose events.more

Book Restoration and Bookbinding

May 14, 2009, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

In three hourly presentations at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 pm, Susan Soleil, master bookbinder, will speak about book care and restoration, then evaluate audience members' books.more

Art from the Heart 2008-9

through February 5th, 2009

Bid on special paintings by local celebrated personalities, heroes, and established artists, to benefit Kidzu Children's Museum and the Chapel Hill Museummore

November 20: Fourth Annual Nouveau Night

Thursday, November 20th 5:30-7:30 pm

This museum fund-raiser is an evening honoring the release of Beaujolais Nouveau wines, with food pairings from local restaurants including Provence, Elaine's on Franklin Street, La Residence, Crook's Corner, JuJube, Lantern, and more.more

Nov. 15 - Nouveau Night

Thursday, November 15th, 2007 5:30 -7:30 pm

This Benefit for the Museum is Chapel Hill - Carrboro's premier annual food and wine eventmore

Dec. 7 - War Bonds (cabaret)

Friday, December 7, 2007

An original living history cabaret of WWII songs, letters, stories of service men, and the headline news of the period.more

2007 Flea Market

Saturday, May 5, 2007, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

A flea market extravaganza well beyond the average yard sale.more

Southern Pottery talk by Charles G. (Terry) Zug

December 10, 2003, 7:00 pm

Dr. Zug, author of the respected book Turners and Burners: The Folk Potters of North Carolina is an expert on the North Carolina Pottery tradition.more

James Taylor Bridge Dedication Free To All Folks

April 26, 2003, 1:00 pm

Morgan Creek Bridge will be dedicated to James Taylor. He will attend the dedication ceremony to be held at 1:00 pm in UNC Chapel Hill's Dean Dome, and the public are encouraged to attend.more

Romare Bearden lecture by Richard Long

Thursday, February 27, 2003, 7pm

Bearden Scholar Professor Richard Long will speak on the life and works of Romare Bearden.more

Museum Founding Anniversary Celebration

Friday, February 14, 2003, 7pm

The second annual celebration of the Museum's founding.more

CHMSTACC Folk Arts School Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, February 1, 2003, 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Help us cut the ribbon for our new school and hear some great fiddle music.more

Art Teachers and Students Reception

Wednesday, January 29, 2003, 6:30pm

A reception for art teachers, students, and parents, with a presentation and an opportunity to view the work of Romare Bearden.more

Romare Bearden lecture by Jerald Melberg

Thursday, January 23, 2003, 7pm

Lecture on Romare Bearden given by Jerald Melberg.more

Celebration and Appreciation of Former Trustees

Wednesday, January 15th, 2003 at 6:30 PM

The former members of the Board of Trustees have been invited to a celebration of their service and dedication to the Chapel Hill Museum.more

Dickens Dinner and Play

Friday, December 13th, 2002, 6:30PM

A special dinner and Dickensian play.more