The Associates work with the Museum staff to host exhibit openings and special adult educational programming. The Associates also sponsor gala fundraisers, special member-only events, and Young Associates activities.

June 13
Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina

Join the Associates and the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina for exhibit opening and reception.
For more information, call the Associates: Billy Wilson at 919-807-7849.

September 10 – January 21, 2011
Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon

More information »

September 16
Washington Gala Celebration sponsored by Northwestern Mutual

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September 17
Young Associates "Ale with George" Kick-off

More information coming soon.

September 22 – January 20, 2011
George Washington Lecture Series

Eight lectures and tour of the exhibit free to Associates members.
More information including lectures and dates »

Past Events 2009

December 16

Joint Holiday Party with NC Museum of Art

Friday, December 11

AlexSandra Lett, author of A Timeless Place, Timeless Recipes and Remedies and other books

Thursday, December 10

Author Anna Ragland Hayes discusses her book, Without Precedent: The Life of Susie Marshall Sharp

Sunday, December 6

Annual Holiday Party / view photos /

Friday, November 13

Young Associates The Story of North Carolina Construction Party / view photos /

Friday, November 6

First Friday and In Search of a New Deal: Images of North Carolina Exhibit Opening

Tuesday, October 27

Wake County Museum Day / view photos /

February 5

Benefactors Dinner / view photos /

February 19

Perspectives on History Lecture Series

March 7

Pirates and Poker Gala / view photos /

April 3 (First Friday)

On Earth's Furrowed Brow

April 7

Legislative Reception / view photos /

April 24–25

Frolic in Wilmington / view photos /

May 8 (First Friday)

Workboats of Core Sound

September

Board Meeting / view photos /

Thursday, September 15

Pitt County Museum Day / view photos /

September 24 – 27

Washington, D. C. Trip / view photos /

Thursday, October 1

Young Associates Oyster Roast / view photos /

Past Events 2008

Charlotte Museum Day / view photos /

Governors Mansion / view photos /

Evening with Governors / view photos /

Holiday Party / view photos /