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Community Conversation Oberlin in October
Celebrate the history of the Latta House and University and the Oberlin Community:
Oberlin In October:
Digging for the Past of the Latta House
Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.
Latta House and University Site -- 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh
Earl Ijames, North Carolina Museum of History discussing the history of the Oberlin community and Latta University in the context of Reconstruction Era Raleigh.
Scott Seibel, Environmental Services, Inc. discussing the archaeological survey of the Latta House and University site.
Bill Shepard, Latta House Foundation Founder sharing the mission and work of the Latta House Foundation.
Sponsored by the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission, in partnership with Preservation North Carolina and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Raleigh Parks and Recreation, and the Latta House Foundation.
Event Map
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Perspective
 Courtesy of ESI |
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 Photo courtesy of ESI. |
Transportation
Please consider walking or using public transportation when planning for Oberlin in October.
CAT Bus Route #6
Oberlin Road and Van Dyke Avenue
(see Event Map)
An Oberlin Community Picnic
 Courtesy of Latta House Foundation |
