# Event Details - **Event Name**: America250 Knowing the West Community Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a community day featuring free admission to Knowing the West. Throughout the day visitors of all ages are invited to view the exhibition and experience the Museum as a welcoming space for creativity, reflection, and connection. Western wear encouraged! Schedule of Activities Museum Park (near Welcome Center), 9 am–noon: Pop-Up Horse Portrait Studio Led by NCSU Reedy Creek Equine Farm and 4-H Meet and draw from live horse models with award-winning youth artists of 4-H East Building, 10 am–4 pm: Artist Demonstrations and Hands-On Art Making Experience art up close with demonstrations of leather sculpting, beadwork, basket weaving, wet-plate collodion photography, printmaking, and more Bring arts of the West to life at hands-on art-making stations Show off your moves and join in lively line-dancing sessions Enjoy stories around the campfire This event is part of the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through art making, performances, and community activities with local artists, visitors can explore the myths and realities of the American West and consider how its diverse stories continue to shape our understanding of freedom, identity, and belonging today. ----- Image: Grafton Tyler Brown, Castle Geyser, Yellowstone, 1891, oil on canvas, 30 1/8 × 20 1/16 in., Collection of the Eiteljorg Museum, museum purchase through the generosity of Harrison Eiteljorg, 2017.3.1 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/america250-knowing-the-west-community-day/200030258601111 - **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 83 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607 - **lat**: 35.8102 - **long**: -78.70527 - **full address**: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: America250 Knowing the West Community Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d36158666fd31e5d955b8c77a2c90c5512f4f0d8b41a16ee48356432ed0d84ac-rimg-w879-h1350-dc788ea9-gmir?v=1782368467 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is America250 Knowing the West Community Day being held? - **A:** America250 Knowing the West Community Day takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607. - **Q**: Who is organizing America250 Knowing the West Community Day? - **A:** America250 Knowing the West Community Day is organized by North Carolina Museum of Art. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at North Carolina Museum of Art's events? - **A:** North Carolina Museum of Art has 253+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. North Carolina Museum of Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** America250 Knowing the West Community Day is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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