Upcoming Events.
Learning Collective: The Holocaust as Seen Through the Eyes of a NC Survivor, with Lee Holder
10:30-12:00 | Wednesday | August 26 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Ticket/Donation: $5 for AOP members/$10 non-members
In 1973, Gizella Abramson moved to Raleigh, NC. She would bring with her the memories of surviving the Holocaust. Lee Holder will tell the story of the Holocaust through the eyes of Ms. Abramson, who co-founded the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust. Join us to hear a fascinating story of survival and hope.
Lee Holder is the Director of the Gizella Gross Abramson Resource Center for Holocaust Education in Kinston, NC
Learning Collective: The Holocaust as Seen Through the Eyes of a NC Survivor, with Lee Holder
10:30-12:00 | Wednesday | August 26 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Ticket/Donation: $5 for AOP members/$10 non-members
In 1973, Gizella Abramson moved to Raleigh, NC. She would bring with her the memories of surviving the Holocaust. Lee Holder will tell the story of the Holocaust through the eyes of Ms. Abramson, who co-founded the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust. Join us to hear a fascinating story of survival and hope.
Lee Holder is the Director of the Gizella Gross Abramson Resource Center for Holocaust Education in Kinston, NC
Learning Collective: Mapping Eastern North Carolina, with George Mewborn
10:30-12:00 | Wednesday | September 9 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Ticket/Donation: $5 for AOP members/$10 non-members
Do you love maps? Historic maps of North Carolina reveal much about our state's travel, history, places, and culture. This program reveals the impact of maps and mapmakers on the evolution of the North Carolina we know today.
Presented by George Mewborn, Greene County Museum, is a retired teacher and active volunteer in Snow Hill. His interest in local and regional history began in childhood and remains an important focus of his time and attention.
Learning Collective: The Tuscarora in Eastern North Carolina, with George Mewborn
WHEN: Wednesday, September 23 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Turnage Theater Gallery
TICKETS: $5 for AOP Members / $10 for Non-Members
Step back in time and explore the deep roots of our region’s history. From 1400 to 1700, the Tuscarora Indian tribe was a dominant and influential force in the land we now call eastern North Carolina.
In this engaging presentation, we will dive into the tribe's rich culture, complex history, and lasting impact on North Carolina's colonial era. Whether you are a lifelong history buff or simply curious about the stories shaped by our local landscape, this session offers a fascinating window into the past.
About the Presenter
We are thrilled to welcome George Mewborn from the Greene County Museum. A retired teacher and an active volunteer in Snow Hill, George’s passion for local and regional history began in childhood. He brings a lifetime of dedication, deep knowledge, and storytelling expertise to the Turnage Theater stage.
Space is limited in the gallery. Secure your seats today to join the conversation!