Lunchtime Discovery: NC Freedom Park: Liberty, Resilience and Inspiration

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Downtown Raleigh

“Lunchtime Discovery Series” banner with the title “Black History Month: Legacies of People and Place,” above three images showing modern outdoor memorial sculptures and engraved monuments at Freedom Park in Raleigh, NC

Join us in-person in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube.

NC Freedom Park is a tribute to the unyielding spirit of the African American struggle for freedom and speaks to the universal ideals of liberty, resilience and equality. McNair will explore the rich history and thoughtful design intentions behind this remarkable space and the powerful stories of a few of the “Voices of Freedom” represented throughout the park.

Khadija McNair, Freedom Park Manager, NC African American Heritage Commission, NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources


Live Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Details

Date:
February 11
Times:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue

Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296