Museum of the Albemarle announces September programs

A Pentagon 9/11 survivor will share her first-hand account of that historic day during the first of four public programs scheduled in September at the Museum of the Albemarle.

The museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will host History for Lunch: "Remembering September 11, 2001," at noon on Sept. 2 in the museum's Gaither Auditorium in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Monique Clarke, who was in the Pentagon when it was attacked 25 years ago, will discuss her experiences that day. The cybersecurity consultant serves as a volunteer speaker for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 Institute, which is committed to sharing the eyewitness testimony of people who experienced 9/11. The program is free, and advance registration is not required.

The museum will continue its September programming with Tot Time: "Seashells at the Seashore" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10. Children ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult, will learn about the shells found on North Carolina's beaches and how to identify them. The free program also includes a related storytime and hands-on activity. Advance registration is not required.

The museum will host a second History for Lunch on Sept. 16 at noon.

Dr. Donald Bowling, chief medical officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, will present "The Woven Landscape of Northeastern North Carolina: Understanding the People, Places, and Traditions that Shape the Communities We Serve."

Dr. Bowling will explore how the region's unique geography, traditions and cultural heritage influence the identity and resilience of the people who call northeastern North Carolina home. The free program will be offered in-person in the museum's auditorium or online via Zoom. Advance registration is not required for the in-person program. Virtual attendees must register in advance to receive the meeting link. To sign up for the virtual program, which is supported by Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle, follow the program link at museumofthealbemarle.com.

History for Lunch will return Sept. 23 with the rescheduled "Caring for Your Family Heirlooms, Part 2." Paige Hendrickson, university archivist for Elizabeth City State University, will conclude the preservation series with a brief discussion on how to care for personal collection of scrapbooks, photographs, books, and other documents. The free program is in-person only. Registration is not required.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water St. in Elizabeth City. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the museum or its programs, visit museumofthealbemarle.com or call (252) 335-1453.

About the Museum of the Albemarle
The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 S. Water Street in Elizabeth City, NC. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Sundays and state holidays. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina - its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.