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Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies Federation Bulletin Volume 35, no. 4 The Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies Currituck County Historical Society and Cape is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the pursuit of local history Fear Museum win 2015 Newsome Awards in North Carolina through existing and future local he Currituck County Historical photographs and showcases African and regional historical T Society and the Cape Fear Museum Americans’ and whites’ experiences organizations, societies, and have won the 2015 Albert Ray Newsome after World War II. Reflections avoids commissions; to foster Awards, which are presented each formal photographs; instead it uses cooperation between such year by the Federation to recognize snapshots to focus on everyday experi- organizations, societies, and commissions and the noteworthy achievements in the ences. The exhibit asks audiences to Office of Archives and preservation of local history. The reflect on what the 1940s, 1950s, and History to the mutual benefit award was presented to the two organi- 1960s were like in the South and helps of all; and to promote and zations during the Federation’s annual visitors understand that history is not support history education meeting on November 13. just limited to the acts of presidents through sponsorship of the and big events—history can be seen in National History Day The Currituck County Historical Society photographs of ordinary people. program and other appro- priate activities. was recognized for its five-year effort to commemorate the 150th anniversary The Federation congratulates the The Federation Bulletin is of the Civil War, with a focus on the Currituck County Historical Society published quarterly. Submis- war’s impact on both the nation and and the Cape Fear Museum for winning sions for the Bulletin should the county. Working with the county’s the 2015 Newsome Awards. be sent to the address at the Department of Tourism, the society bottom of this page and should sponsored seven Civil War Trails be received by February 1, May 1, August 1, and Markers throughout the county; November 1. published a commemorative poster featuring drawings of the county created Inside this issue: by a Union soldier in 1862; held a wreath laying at the tomb of Colonel Henry Shaw; sponsored a series of Federation News 2 programs featuring nationally known speakers; and held a three-day program Member News 6 at the county courthouse that reached 600 school children as well as the larger Grant Opportunities 11 community. History Help 13 A Newsome Award was also given to the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington Calendar of Events 15 in recognition of the creation of the museum’s exhibit, Reflections in Black Exhibits 23 and White. Four years in the making, this exhibit uses informal black and Workshops and 24 white photographs to explore race rela- Conferences tions in Wilmington during the latter New Publications 26 part of the Jim Crow era. The exhibit draws on four large collections of Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4610, (919) 807-7280 Web page: www.fnchs.org Editor’s email: [email protected] Federation Bulletin PAGE 2 FEDERATION NEWS About the Federation Members of the Federation Advisory Board he Federation of North Caro- Through 2015 T lina Historical Societies is a coalition of societies, associations, Jeff Pruett Dr. Benjamin Speller and commissions throughout the Gaston County Museum of Art and Historic Stagville state that are dedicated to History Nancy Delia preserving and promoting history Dr. Lawrence Auld Wayne County Historical Association in North Carolina. An advisory Perry-Weston Institute board made up of members of historical organizations oversees Through 2016 the work of the Federation. Madeline Flagler Belle Long The Federation sponsors work- Wrightsville Beach Museum of History Joel Lane Museum House shops and meetings; offers loans to members for the creation of Monika Fleming Rebecca Taylor Edgecombe County Community College Federal Point Historic Preservation historical publications, historical/ Society educational videos or cds, and special events; offers technical Through 2017 assistance to members who contact the Federation with questions; Barbara Norman Patricia Hughey publishes a quarterly newsletter; Historic Richmond Hill Law School Onslow County Museum and more. For more information, Commission visit the Federation’s Web page at Leslie Keller www.fnchs.org. Deborah Higgins Hickory Landmarks Society May Museum and Park N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Becomes Department of Natural and Cultural Resources n September, when Governor Pat McCrory signed leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources I the 2015-2017 budget bill sent to him by the to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Cultural future of North Carolina. For more information, Resources became the N.C. Department of Natural please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov. and Cultural Resources, with the addition of several new divisions. In addition to 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the State Archives, the State Library, the State Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the N.C. Arts Council, and the nation’s first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the Department now also manages the N.C. Zoo, the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, three aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, and the Office of Land and Water Stewardship (which includes the Clean Water Management Trust Fund). The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the Federation Bulletin PAGE 3 FEDERATION NEWS Apply for AASLH Leadership in History Award ould you like to nominate a person or organi- According to the association’s website, “Special W zation for excellence in the collection, consideration is given to new and promising ideas, preservation, or interpretation of state and local approaches, and innovations that will serve as a history? Then consider completing a nomination for model for the field. Awards are primarily conferred on the Leadership in History Awards, offered each special accomplishments occurring within the eighteen year by the American Association for State and Local months prior to the March 1 deadline. On occasion, History (AASLH). awards may be given to notable programs extending beyond the immediate period under consideration (for The association bestows these awards annually to example, nominees whose overall excellent work has establish and encourage standards of excellence in occurred over many years).” the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout the United States. Please visit http://about.aaslh.org/awards to learn The association offers the Award of Merit to recognize more about the award guidelines and the documenta- excellence for projects (including special projects, edu- tion that must accompany the nomination forms. If cational programs, exhibits, publications, restoration you have any questions about applying, please contact projects, etc.), individual achievement, and organi- the N.C. Award Chair RaeLana Poteat at raelana.poteat zational general excellence. It also offers the Albert B. @ncdcr.gov. Send your nomination form and other Corey Award to recognize primarily volunteer- required information by March 1 to: operated historical organizations that best display the qualities of vigor, scholarship, and imagination in RaeLana Poteat their work. North Carolina Museum of History 4650 Mail Service Center Nominees do not have to be members of AASLH, and Raleigh, NC 27609-4650 self-nominations are encouraged. AAM Invites Museums to Take Part in Museum Advocacy Day he American Alliance for Museums invites Participants take part in a day of issue briefings, T museums across the country to participate in preparing for the following day’s meetings on Capitol Museums Advocacy Day on February 22 and 23 in Hill with members of Congress and their staffs. Washington, D.C. Scheduled by AAM, these meetings provide participants the opportunity to tell their representatives’ offices As stated by AAM “Now in its eighth year, Museums about their work. Alliance members and those of Advocacy Day is the cornerstone of the museum sponsoring museum organizations register for free; field’s year-round advocacy efforts. During Museums registration for non-members is $99. Advocacy Day museum professionals in Washington and around the country join together to send a unified For those who cannot make it to Washington, AAM message to Congress about the value of museums provides the tools to advocate from home as well. To and how federal policy affects their ability to serve learn more about Museum Advocacy Day and to the public. register, visit www.aam-us.org/advocacy/museums- advocacy-day. To access AAM’s advocacy tools, visit “Do you feel museums are fully appreciated by policy www.aam-us.org/advocacy/museums-advocacy-day/ makers? Are you concerned about political challenges advocate-from-anywhere. to museums and nonprofits? Have you engaged in making the case for museums? Museums Advocacy Day is your chance to share your views with your members of Congress while building long-term rela- tionships on Capitol Hill.” Federation Bulletin PAGE 4 FEDERATION NEWS Planning to Begin for African American Memorial at State Capitol n October, Governor