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Kinston-Lenoir County, NC Celebrates Thriving Historical and Cultural Offerings
Home to a rich Civil War history, bluegrass music, public art and more, Kinston's cultural scene offers a wide, diverse range of attractions.Living History Civil War history comes to life in Kinston and Lenoir County, where the first Battle of Kinston took place in 1862. Two years later, the crew of the Confederate ironclad CSS Neuse set fire to their vessel to cover their retreat following the 1865 Battle of Wyse Fork (also called the second Battle of Kinston). The battlefields today look... Read More »
African-American Heritage Music Trail Celebrates Area's Culture
If the streets and walls of Kinston could talk, music would be their language.
“We have a rich, lengthy history in jazz, blues and gospel,” says Sandy Landis, executive director of Kinston’s Community Council for the Arts.
Founded in 1965, the CCA offers exhibits, classes and a host of other activities that make the arts accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages. In 2007, the organization began researching the community’s musical traditions.
“We launched this as a folklife project to... Read More »
