African-American Heritage
With more than 30 historic and cultural sites, plus an array of year-round events and celebrations, North Carolina's capital city area is rich in African-American heritage with landmarks in education, business, medicine, religion and more.
North Carolina Highway Historical Markers Related to African-American History in Wake County
Berry O'Kelly School
Begun 1910. Early African-American teacher training school. Named for benefactor. Later used as elementary school. Closed in 1966. 514 Method Rd.
John Chavis
Early 19th century free African-American preacher and teacher of both races in North Carolina. Memorial park 200 yards east. East St. at Worth St.
James H. Harris (1832-1891)
Black legislator and orator; member 1868 convention; a founder of Republican Party and Union League in North Carolina. Person St. at Davie St.
Charles N. Hunter
Black teacher, writer and reformer. Principal, Berry O'Kelly School; a founder, N.C. Industrial Association. New Bern Ave.
Edward A. Johnson (1860-1944)
Politician, businessman, philanthropist, author and educator. First black to publish a N.C. textbook. West St. at Lenoir St.
Saint Augustine's College
Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Church as a normal school for freedmen. Since 1928 a four-year college. Edenton St. at Tarboro Rd.
Shaw University
Founded 1865 by Baptist missionary Henry Martin Tupper. Chartered 1875; named for benefactor Elijah Shaw of Mass. South St.
James H. Young (1860-1921)
Colonel of black N.C. regiment in war with Spain; edited Raleigh Gazette; legislator. Person St. at Lenoir St.
Annual African-American Heritage Events
MLK Holiday Celebration -- Mid-Jan
Strengthening the Black Family -- April
Legislative Black Caucus -- June
Ligon High School Reunion -- July 4 Holiday
"Amistad" Outdoor Drama -- Late July
Washington High School Reunion -- Labor Day Weekend
Kwanzaa Celebration -- Late Dec.
Berry O'Kelly School Reunion -- Late Dec.
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