Sign up for spring continuing education classes in Historic Preservation Trades at 91ӣ����Ƶ, including genealogy workshops. Genealogy classes will not be available during summer or fall semesters this year, so be sure to register for these workshops now. If permitted under COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Preservation Trades Fair will be held on Saturday, April 24. Pictured is a window restoration demonstration presented during the Trades Fair in 2019.

The Historic Preservation Trades program at 91ӣ����Ƶ will offer a broad slate of weekend genealogy classes this spring.

ECC is one of only two community colleges in the state that offers a program in historic preservation and preservation-related trades.

The program began in 2008. Two certificate programs, one in Preservation Research and one in Historic Construction, and a two-year degree program in Historic Preservation Technology comprise the curriculum.

In addition, weekend workshops that focus on historic preservation topics are offered on the Tarboro campus. These classes are held on Saturdays at the Norfleet House, which is the cornerstone of the Historic Preservation program. Built around 1810, this historic home was moved to campus in 2009 and has been renovated by students.

If permitted under COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Preservation Trades Fair will be held on Saturday, April 24, at the Norfleet House. Guests will see exhibits and demonstrations on preservation involving masonry, roofing, woodworking, window repair, and other crafts and trades.

Other spring offerings will focus on genealogy topics. Genealogy classes will not be offered during summer or fall semesters this year, so be sure to sign up for these workshops now. Following are upcoming courses:

• Understanding Census Records – January 30
• Local and State Records – February 13
• Cemetery Preservation – February 27
• Genealogy Websites – March 6
• Education and Your Ancestors – March 6
• Researching Property – March 27
• Military Records – May 15

All of these classes are taught by Monika Fleming, Historic Preservation program coordinator. In addition to genealogy, she teaches classes at ECC in architectural history, American and NC history, and cultural history.

For more information about Historic Preservation at 91ӣ����Ƶ, please contact Fleming at (252) 618-6653 or flemingm@edgecombe.edu.

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The Barter Players will perform “The Red Badge of Courage” on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Keihin Auditorium.

91ӣ����Ƶ offers plenty of upcoming opportunities for entertainment and cultural enrichment in 2020.

The first event of the Edgecombe Performance Series this calendar year takes place on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. with the Barter Players performing “The Red Badge of Courage.”

Adapted from the novel by American author Stephen Crane, the story follows a young soldier during the Civil War. are $10 for adults and $5 for students (Pre-K through college).

The College will celebrate Black History Month in February with two special events.

The Bright Star Touring Theatre will perform “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m.

From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to ragtime, jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans.

Funding for this event is provided by the Furman-Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

ECC’s annual Black History Month program is set for Wednesday, February 19, at 11:30 a.m. in McIntyre Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. The theme is “Black Farming: Its History and Relevance to Sustainability in Our Communities.” The public is invited to this free event, which is sponsored by the Student Government Association, the Student Success Center, and the Division of College and Career Readiness.

The Edgecombe Performance Series brings the New York Theatre Ballet back to Tarboro for its eighth consecutive appearance at ECC. The program of classical and contemporary dance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.

Funding for this event is provided by the Furman Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

The College’s annual Global Education Spring Symposium is set for March 25-26 in the Barnes Auditorium on the Rocky Mount campus. The topic is “Let’s Talk Trash: Encouraging Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship.”

The two-day symposium will feature lectures and panel discussions. All Global Education Spring Symposium events are free and open to the public.

The final event of the 2019-2020 season of the Edgecombe Performance Series will be held on Tuesday, April 21, when the Tarboro Choral Society presents “Opera Returns to Tarboro” at 7:30 p.m. The group was formed in 2018 under the leadership of Dr. Nettie Jean Williams.

“Opera Returns to Tarboro” will feature a choir of 40 singers with soloists and a 30-piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Williams. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

All Edgecombe Performance Series events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. Tickets are available through the ECC Box Office. Please contact Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 618-6618.

On Saturday, April 25, ECC’s annual Historic Preservation Trades Fair will be held at the Norfleet House on the Tarboro campus. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., guests can observe preservation demonstrations and exhibits involving masonry, roofing, woodworking, window repair, and other crafts and trades. Fee is $25.

We look forward to seeing you at 91ӣ����Ƶ in 2020. For more information on any of these performances and events, please call (252) 823-5166.

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The annual ECC Job Fair is set for Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. Shown (l-r) at last year’s Job Fair are Tiffany Applewhite, Paris Savage, and Bridgestone representatives Lakesha Alston and Zack Doyle.

Recent warm weather heralds the coming spring. At 91ӣ����Ƶ, spring semester is a season of learning opportunities and entertainment that are unique in the Twin Counties.

Students can get ahead or catch up on college work through eight-week classes that meet March 11-May 7. These fast-paced courses cover the same amount of material as traditional 16-week classes. Choose from 25 courses, 17 are online. Topics include medical terminology, NC history, and critical thinking. Contact admissions@edgecombe.edu.

On March 14-15, the College will hold its annual Global Education Spring Symposium on the Rocky Mount campus.

The theme of the two-day event is “Embracing the Culture of Change.” Presentations will examine the challenges that face ECC’s diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, and their communities.

ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod will present the keynote address on the “Culture of Inclusive Studenthood” at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in McBryde Auditorium in the Lamm Building.

Other sessions will focus on the culture of careers, the culture of inclusion and diversity, the culture of technology and obsolescence, and the culture of academy.

Thursday events begin at 1 p.m. and meet in McBryde Auditorium of the Lamm Building. A 4:30 p.m. reception will conclude the day.

Friday events begin at 9 a.m. in the Barnes Building auditorium and end with closing remarks at 12 p.m.

All Global Education Spring Symposium events are free and open to the public.

The annual is set for Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. Job seekers should dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

College employees will provide resume review services. The is free to students and the community. If any companies would like to participate, please contact Teresa Bottoms at 823-5166, ext. 331.

Making its seventh consecutive appearance in the Edgecombe Performance Series, the New York Theatre Ballet will perform classical and contemporary dance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Thanks to the support of the Furman Mathewson Memorial Trust, this performance is free to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets are available through the ECC Box Office. Please call Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 823-5166, ext. 187.

Edgecombe Performance Series events are held in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus.

The College’s annual Historic Preservation Trades Fair is set for Saturday, April 27, at the Norfleet House on the Tarboro campus.

A unique event, this daylong fair features preservation demonstrations in roofing, masonry, stained glass, window repair, floor repair, and historic carpentry methods, among other topics. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and rotate throughout the day until 4 o’clock.

The $50 registration fee includes all programs and lunch.

We look forward to seeing you at 91ӣ����Ƶ for learning and entertainment this spring. For more information on any of these events, please call (252) 823-5166.

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