Cousin Meetup Exploring our Black Roots in Raleigh
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum, South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, USA
Hosts
About
HEY COUSINS! 💚🖤 It’s time to explore OUR history!
This October, Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation is taking our Cousin Meetup into the heart of downtown Raleigh for “Exploring Our Black Roots in Raleigh.”
Join us at the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum as we come together to learn about the people, places, stories, and legacy that helped shape Black history right here in Raleigh.
Our experience will start at the Pope House and it will be a guided tour led by Hazel Boomer, Pope House Manager, along with stops and conversations connected to:
🎭 Lincoln Theatre
🎓 Shaw University
📍 Other historic sites connected to Black life, leadership, culture, and community in Raleigh
This isn't just about learning names and dates.
This isn’t just a meetup—it’s an opportunity to connect with our Cousins, learn something new, celebrate our history, and strengthen our community. 🖤✊🏾
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
511 S. Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
🌿 Guided learning experience
🖤 Explore Black history & culture in the neighborhood
🤝🏾 Connect with your Cousins
💚 Build meaningful community connections
Come curious. Come ready to connect. And most importantly, come ready to discover a little more about OUR Black roots in Raleigh.
History • Culture • Connection • Community
💚 Come connect, learn, and explore with your Cousins! We will do a square walk learning the neighborhood.
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs
Cousin Meetup Exploring our Black Roots in Raleigh
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum, South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, USA
Hosts
About
HEY COUSINS! 💚🖤 It’s time to explore OUR history!
This October, Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation is taking our Cousin Meetup into the heart of downtown Raleigh for “Exploring Our Black Roots in Raleigh.”
Join us at the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum as we come together to learn about the people, places, stories, and legacy that helped shape Black history right here in Raleigh.
Our experience will start at the Pope House and it will be a guided tour led by Hazel Boomer, Pope House Manager, along with stops and conversations connected to:
🎭 Lincoln Theatre
🎓 Shaw University
📍 Other historic sites connected to Black life, leadership, culture, and community in Raleigh
This isn't just about learning names and dates.
This isn’t just a meetup—it’s an opportunity to connect with our Cousins, learn something new, celebrate our history, and strengthen our community. 🖤✊🏾
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
511 S. Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
🌿 Guided learning experience
🖤 Explore Black history & culture in the neighborhood
🤝🏾 Connect with your Cousins
💚 Build meaningful community connections
Come curious. Come ready to connect. And most importantly, come ready to discover a little more about OUR Black roots in Raleigh.
History • Culture • Connection • Community
💚 Come connect, learn, and explore with your Cousins! We will do a square walk learning the neighborhood.
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs