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Storm made landfall in N.C. on Sept. 16, 1999. Brought historic flooding to region. Led to state & U.S. evacuation reform.

Abolitionist & maritime captain. Emancipated self and family. He published autobiography ca. 1843. Labored & lived nearby.

Protests and legal action taken by American Indian citizens led to school's integration, 1961. Effort sustained movement in N.C. Was 4 blocks North.

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ America 250 NC initiative has dispersed nearly $1.2 million in a second round of grant funds across 58 counties in the state. The grant-funded projects include new cultural events, physical and digital exhibits, historical markers, and more all inspired by North Carolina’s revolutionary history and the themes of America 250 NC. The America 250 NC Grants are designed to spark programs and activities on a local level to create a memorable and meaningful commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

State supervisor of Black elementary schools, 1915-1934. Est. N.C. Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers. Was Gates Co. Jeanes Supervisor, here.

Be an archaeological conservator for a day and learn about artifacts recovered from eastern North Carolina, including an infamous pirate ship.The Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab will host its annual Open House on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., as part of the NC Science Festival.Conservators and archaeologists will demonstrate how they use chemistry, physics, technology, art and more to recover and conserve artifacts through fun hands-on educational activities.The event is free and registration is not required.

Come join us for a free egg hunt here at Duke Homestead!

The North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission will hold its Fall 2023 quarterly meeting.

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will launch the state’s new Moonshine and Motorsports Trail at a Feb. 2 event at Rockingham Speedway.

Launching in 2023 in conjunction with the North Carolina Year of the Trail, the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail will include locations across the state designed to highlight North Carolina’s unique, intertwined history of distilling and stock car racing.
 

     WHAT:  Launch Event for N.C. Moonshine and Motorsports Trail

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is partnering with Hometown Strong and consultancy firm Sound Diplomacy to develop the North Carolina Music Friendly Communities program. Three North Carolina cities were chosen to participate during the pilot program’s first year — Durham, Shelby and Elizabeth City.