Celebrate RHDC’s 50 year-stewardship of Raleigh’s historic resources at these 2012 events:

MADE TO ORDER: KIT HOMES IN RALEIGH
During the first half of the twentieth century Sears, Roebuck, and Company and a handful of other companies sold mail-order homes.  Ordered from a catalog, the houses (and assembly instructions) were shipped to the buyer piece by piece. Rosemary Thornton, a leading authority on Sears Modern Homes, recognizes that Raleigh has an impressive collection. Join RHDC in exploring Raleigh’s treasure trove:

Made to Order: Kit Homes in Raleigh at the Raleigh City Museum
Friday, May 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street
In partnership with the Raleigh City Museum, RHDC will host a reception launching the exhibit Made to Order: Kit Homes in Raleigh.

The Houses that Sears Built in Raleigh at the Rialto
Saturday, May 19, 1:30—3:30 p.m.
Rialto Theatre, 1620 Glenwood Avenue
Learn about Sears Modern Homes from expert Rosemary Thornton.

Meet Rosemary: A Book Signing
Saturday, May 19, 3:30 p.m.
Third Place, 1811 Glenwood Avenue 
Featuring Rosemary Thornton, author of The Houses that Sears Built and Finding the Houses that Sears Built.                 

THIS PLACE MATTERS! CHILDREN’S ART CONTEST
RHDC poses the question “What is your favorite OLD building in Raleigh?”  In cooperation with Arts Together and Marbles Kids Museum, RHDC will host a children’s art contest, inviting Raleigh’s youth to answer that question. Please mark your calendars with following dates:

Create Together: Open Studio
Saturday, September 29, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Arts Together, 114 Saint Mary’s Street
Join the community in creating works of art to be entered in the contest.

Create Together: Open Studio
Sunday, October 7, 2:00 -- 5:00 p.m.
Arts Together, 114 Saint Mary’s Street
Join the community in creating works of art to be entered in the contest.

This Place Matters! Children’s Art Contest
Saturday, October 27
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett Street
Join RHDC, Arts Together, and Marbles Kids Museum for the juried art show.

RHDC: It’s Déjà New!
Friday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett Street
During First Friday, November 2, 2012, please join the community in celebrating Raleigh’s 50th at a bash at Marbles Kids Museum.  Enjoy art, the Rainbow Dance Company dancers, great food, and more.

*Special thanks to the following organizations for participating in our 50^th Anniversary Campaign:
Arts Together
Burning Coal Theatre and DHIC

Captial City Camera Club
Marbles Kids Museum