2014
An App that Connects Lebanese Everywhere
What’s wonderful about the Lebanese diaspora is that anywhere in the world you travel, you’re likely to meet a Lebanese-descended person. For such a small country, the community living outside of Lebanon is massive. As diasporic communities go–and there are […]
Historic moment for Lebanese diaspora
Yesterday was a historic moment for the Lebanese diaspora community and for NC State University in Raleigh. Crowded into the Park Alumni Center, NC State’s Chancellor announced the launch of the Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies. […]
What death certificates tell us about the lives of Lebanese
The goal of the Khayrallah Center is to shed light on the important contribution of Lebanese-Americans. Beginning with a focus on North Carolina, we’ve accomplished that by conducting interviews, archiving family photos and movies, and creating cultural projects like a documentary […]
New Archival Acquisition
On April 7, 1923, the intellectual and business elites of the Lebanese-American community in New York City met for a banquet. The first of its kind to gather so many of the scions of the community, the banquet was organized […]
THJH article is here
Thanks to the Tarheel Junior Historian Association and NC Museum of History‘s magazine department for allowing us to collaborate on the latest issue of The Tarheel Junior Historian (THJH). The article “Lebanon, North Carolina, and Food!: One Family’ Story of Immigration and Success” […]
Tonight: Tryon Palace opening reception
Happening tonight. Don’t miss out on a celebration of our museum exhibit’s second location! Opening Reception, Cedars in the Pines exhibit Friday, September 12, 5:30 – 7:00 pm NC History Center, Duffy Exhibit Gallery 529 South Front St., New Bern, NC Learn […]
Tomorrow: Opening Reception, Tryon Palace
If you had a chance to RSVP, then we will see you tomorrow at Tryon Palace in New Bern to celebrate the second North Carolina location of Cedars in the Pines museum exhibition. Read more about it here.
Tomorrow: IdEA Event!
Join us tomorrow… U.S. Special Representative for Global Partnerships Andrew O’ Brien Thursday, September 11 Talley Student Center, NC State University 5:30pm – 7:30pm
2 events this week: Don’t miss out!
IdEA Disapora Tour Thursday, September 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm NC State University, Talley Student Center, Raleigh, NC Learn more here. Opening Reception, Cedars in the Pines exhibit Friday, September 12, 5:30 – 7:00 pm NC History Center, Duffy Exhibit Gallery 529 […]
Exhibit heading to New Bern
After a huge success at NC Museum of History in Raleigh, Cedars in the Pines is moving to its next temporary home at Tryon Palace in New Bern. From this Friday, September 12 through December 14, visitors to the interactive exhibit will learn […]