Hey kids, ever wonder why Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina or where the city got its name? On Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. the Cameron Village Library and the Raleigh City Museum present Raleigh 101 for Kids!

This fun educational program teaches you and your family basic Raleigh history. At the Cameron Village Library, Raleigh City Museum staff will lead you in a fun presentation that will engage you in the city’s history. You can find the Cameron Village Library at 1930 Clark Avenue in Cameron Village. This program will last roughly one hour and is free!

What would a history of the “City of Oaks” be without the Oak Tree? Not only will you learn about Raleigh history but you will get your hands dirty in the past too! Create an Oak leaf bookmark that you can color and design to remind you of your visit to the library. You will also get your very own “Raleigh Past & Present” coloring book to take home with you!

The Raleigh City Museum is located in the Historic Briggs Building at 220 Fayetteville Street. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the museum and programs is free. Explore the museum's newest exhibit, The [R]evolution of Media: The history of newspaper, radio, and television in Raleigh. The exhibit features the evolution of newspaper, radio, and television in Raleigh, and the revolutionary roles they have played in our capital city’s history. Permanent exhibits include, It Started With One Thousand Acres: Raleigh and its People, Raleigh’s City Flag: 100 Years, and Let Us March On: Raleigh’s Journey Towards Civil Rights. Call (919) 832-3775 ext. 11 or visit our website at http://www.raleighcitymuseum.org for more information.