Warren Street Historical Society, Inc

08/17/2026

Thank you so much to the Genealogy Club ! These look soo cool ! Thank you to everyone who colored.one of these .

Check out these cool buttons- we are at the Warren Street Festival till 3pm today, come hang out with us!!

08/15/2026

TODAYS THE DAY!!

The 26th Annual Warren Street Festival is back — Saturday, August 15th from 12PM–10PM at the Rocky Mount Farmers Market. Come celebrate over 125 years of Black history and culture right here in Franklin County with us. Bring the whole family 💛

⚙️ 12–2PM | STEM & Trades Kids Discovery Zone
Hands on fun and trades education for the kids featuring The Blueprint, National Association of Black Engineers, and Kilowatt Electric!

🏛️ 2–4PM | Black History & Heritage Experience
Shuttle tours to the United States Colored Troops Statue, Our Story Mobile Museum, the Genealogy Club, a special memorial for Richard Woods, and so much more. Come connect with your roots. 🌿

🎶 4–10PM | Live Music & Performances
We are bringing you an amazing night of live music!
✨ Adira (Amber Hairston)
✨ Kemistry
✨ Groove Control
✨ Soulcustix

Plus DJ Skuchie & DJ OneSix ! 🎤🔥

🌊 6:30–7:30PM | FOAM PARTY for the kids!

ALL DAY:
🍽️ Food Trucks & Warren Street Soul Kitchen
🛍️ Vendors
🪃 Double Dutch, Chalk Art & Kids Games
♠️ Spades & Co****le for the adults!

FREE family event & DORA designated (starting at 5pm) — come ready to have a good time. Please be responsible and enjoy! 🥂

August 15th. Rocky Mount Farmers Market. 12–10PM. See you there! 🖤

08/14/2026

The 26th Annual Warren Street Festival is back — Saturday, August 15th from 12PM–10PM at the Rocky Mount Farmers Market. Come celebrate over 125 years of Black history and culture right here in Franklin County with us. Bring the whole family 💛

⚙️ 12–2PM | STEM & Trades Kids Discovery Zone
Hands on fun and trades education for the kids featuring The Blueprint, National Association of Black Engineers, and Kilowatt Electric!

🏛️ 2–4PM | Black History & Heritage Experience
Shuttle tours to the United States Colored Troops Statue, Our Story Mobile Museum, the Genealogy Club, a special memorial for Richard Woods, and so much more. Come connect with your roots. 🌿

🎶 4–10PM | Live Music & Performances
We are bringing you an amazing night of live music!
✨ Adira (Amber Hairston)
✨ Kemistry
✨ Groove Control
✨ Soulcustix

Plus DJ Skuchie & DJ OneSix ! 🎤🔥

🌊 6:30–7:30PM | FOAM PARTY for the kids!

ALL DAY:
🍽️ Food Trucks & Warren Street Soul Kitchen
🛍️ Vendors
🪃 Double Dutch, Chalk Art & Kids Games
♠️ Spades & Co****le for the adults!

FREE family event & DORA designated (starting at 5pm) — come ready to have a good time. Please be responsible and enjoy! 🥂

August 15th. Rocky Mount Farmers Market. 12–10PM. See you there! 🖤

04/19/2026

Yesterday, I had the most amazing conversations at the Shades of Red Culture Fair — hearing people define culture in their own words, learning how others see Franklin County through fresh eyes, and watching the youth show up and support each other was everything !

What surprised me most? The majority of people I spoke with weren’t even from here or haven’t been here long — and hearing those outside perspectives on our community was genuinely beautiful.

To every student, educator, and community member who stopped by and opened up — thank you. These are the conversations we should be having at home, in our schools, and in our communities.

And a very special shoutout to Emanuel, President of the .shadesofred club 🙏🏾 — this young man has poured into this community and will be graduating this year. I wish you nothing but greatness young man!

Foster these conversations at home, y’all. Talk to ya kids! That’s where it all starts !

** If we spoke, comment below, tag yourself etc. if we didn’t talk, also feel free to comment. We will be clipping the footage and sharing these conversations soon. Might even go live later to touch on some of the topics/thoughts too. **