When are we US

June 1 - August 3, 2026 | Janet H. Wilson Education Center

The When Are We US? print-on-demand exhibit is a thought-provoking approach to commemorating the US 250th anniversary that delves into the history of immigration, integration, fundamental rights, emancipation, and voting in North Carolina. This exhibit, funded by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission, features North Carolina stories through select documents, images, and recordings found in repositories across the state and beyond. 

Content warning: the primary sources on display reflect the perspectives of their creators and some contain antiquated and offensive terms. 

This exhibition is made possible through a grant from America 250 NC, an initiative by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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