Age Group:
Teens- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the life and work of George Moses Horton, an enslaved poet who was the first African American author to publish a book in the South. Not only did Horton achieve this historic milestone, he also sold poetry—just up the street—to UNC students in the 1800s.
Join other teens and learn about his life, read some of his poetry, and then create our own acrostic poems. After writing, we’ll get crafty with paper folding techniques to turn your poem into a beautiful keepsake.
Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa while connecting history, creativity, and community.
For grades 6-12
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