Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 17-19
The Museum will be closed Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Archery Exhibit Opens
Tuesday, January 27
The exhibit “Archery: Hunting, Warfare and Identity” opens.
Islam in the United States: Challenge and Resilience
Thursday, February 12, 6pm
As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan approaches, join Wake Forest Assistant Chaplain for Muslim Life Imran Haq as they discuss what Islam looks like in the United States of America and how Muslims have found their voice in America despite facing challenges. Admission is free.
The Lumbee River Archaeology Project
Friday, February 20, 5pm
Archaeologist Dr. Seth Grooms, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Appalachian State University, will discuss the Lumbee River Archaeology Project (LRAP), which he founded in 2024 in collaboration with the Lumbee Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). The project aims to provide archaeological training to the THPO staff, document and preserve ancestral sites, pursue research questions developed with tribal leaders, and share findings with the community, in addition to publishing in academic journals. Dr. Grooms uses methods from geoarchaeology, landscape archaeology, and chronological modeling, and interprets the resulting data within a theoretical framework comprising traditional anthropological theory as well as Native American philosophies and epistemologies. Admission is free.
Repatriation and Representation: Aboriginal Politics in Australia
Friday, March 20, 5pm
Dr. Asia Parker, an alumna of Wake Forest University (BA ’18) and University of Georgia (PhD ’25), will explore the intersection of museum exhibit curation and dissertation research. As an undergraduate at Wake Forest, Dr. Parker conducted independent research in Australia on the representation of Aboriginal rights in art museums. Building on this foundation, her PhD dissertation examines Aboriginal political representation through international law, domestic politics, and art, with particular attention to museums as important sites of cultural identity and political expression. This talk is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Return to Sender? Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Repatriation, an interdisciplinary exhibition developed by Dr. Parker in collaboration with the Lam Museum, bringing together research and curatorial practice to examine ethical stewardship of Aboriginal cultural material. Admission is free.
Lunch & Learn: Attending Feasts, Attending Fish
Thursday, March 26, 12pm
Feasts were a key part of Native American life in Woodland period (200 CE – 1600 CE) Tidewater Virginia and North Carolina. In this talk, Dr. Taylor Callaway, Visiting Lecturer in Anthropology, Wake Forest University, will discuss the historical relationships between Tidewater Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples and their fish kin, particularly through the lens of cuisine. Working with the archaeological traces of past meals and the philosophies of contemporary Native thinkers, Callaway argues that attending feasts in the Woodland Tidewater also entailed attending to fish. Attendees are welcome to bring your own bag lunch, drinks and dessert will be provided. Admission is free.
Closed for Easter
April 3 & 4
The Museum will be closed Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, for Easter Weekend.
Archery Afternoon
Saturday, April 11, 1-4pm
From hunting tools and weapons of war to ceremonial objects and artistic works, bows and arrows occupy many roles in cultures around the world. Join us as we explore the world of archery through demonstrations, activities, and crafts for all ages. This event is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Archery: Hunting, Warfare and Identity. Admission is free.
Closed for Memorial Day
May 23-25
The Museum will be closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day weekend.