We look forward to welcoming you to the North Carolina State Capitol on Wed., Sept. 19 at 4:15 p.m. for the induction ceremony of Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s ninth poet laureate.

This event is free and open to the public. We are currently at capacity for seating in the House Chamber but have arranged for the event to be live-streamed for guests in the nearby Senate Chamber. Everyone will have the opportunity to greet the poet laureate during the reception.

For those who are unable to travel to Raleigh you can also watch the ceremony online.

Seating begins at 3:30 p.m., and the program will start at 4:15 p.m., with a reception to follow.

Please note that the State Capitol will still be open to the public during the ceremony, so we encourage guests to give themselves plenty of time to find a parking space, go through security, and registration.

Please enter the East Portico of the Capitol. North Carolina Arts Council staff will greet you and provide directions to the ceremony.

Nearby Parking Decks

• Alexander Square Parking Deck (555 feet SE)
• Wilmington Station Deck (695 feet SE)
• Green Square Parking Deck (765 feet NW)
• Municipal Building Deck (0.21 miles SW)

Nearby Parking Lots

• NC Museum/Government Center Parking (816 feet NE)
• 127 E. Hargett St Parking Lot (836 feet SE)
• 125 Hargett St Parking Lot 12 (950 feet SE)
• Long View Center Parking (1046 feet SE)

Click here for more parking options

ACCESSIBILITY

The State Capitol is accessible and there is an elevator to the second floor where the event will be held. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact Vicki Vitiello at vicki.vitiello@ncdcr.gov.

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, Sept. 19!