 Reverend Latta was born into slavery
in 1856 on the Cameron Family Plantation. He wrote a book describing
his boyhood days on the plantation, his struggles to feed his family,
getting an education at Shaw University, and his work to establish
the Latta University. The Latta House Foundation is a private non-profit
organization located at 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC. The
purpose of the  Latta House Foundation is the restoration of the
Latta House and the promotion of its history. Our mission is to
establish the Latta House as an ongoing community cultural center
and archive. To achieve this purpose, the foundation works with
artisans, businesses, corporations, institutions, and community
organizations in Raleigh and the Triangle area to create innovative
cultural and educational fundraising projects.
News
January 8, 2007
Fire Destroys the Latta House!
The Latta House burns in an early morning fire...
July 30, 2006
R&B Singer Chris Brown visits The Jambalaya Kids!
The Jambalaya kids interviewed R&B singer Chris Brown for the Independent weekly magazine and attended his concert
July 30, 2005
Reverend Latta Print by Woody "Charcoal" Chaimongkol
Local artist Woody "Charcoal" Chaimongkol is currently working on a portrait of the Reverend Latta. Prints will be available on our website ...
May 19, 2005
Senator Janet Cowell to host the 6th Annual Latta House Foundation
North Carolina State Senator Janet Cowell and News and Observer columnist Barry Saunders will host the the 6th annual Latta House Foundation Preservation Picnic featuring Mamadou Diabate ...
April 5, 2005
The Latta House Well is Uncovered
On April 2, 2005 the old Latta House well was discovered by Bill "Shep" Shepard while doing some spring landscaping...
January 28, 2004
Raleigh's Latta House Featured in The Independent Weekly.
A freed slave's monument to bringing people together, then and now
BY PATRICK O ' NEILL
Up Coming Events (Updated 10-04-06)
Festival on the Lawn Music and Art Series
Saturdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM as listed
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WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LATTA HOUSE, THE FOUNDATION, REVEREND LATTA, AND UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY!
For more information, contact Bill Shepard at 919-821-4061 or islandting@nc.rr.com |
