Topics Related to North Carolina Historic Sites

Fort Dobbs to Highlight History June 1

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a special “Highlighted History” event on June 1.  Visitors will learn about the June 1761 invasion of the Cherokee’s homeland by a British army commanded by James Grant.  Re-enactors will illustrate life on campaign as experienced by Br

Martin Named as Executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina; Bragg to Retire After 15 Years

Dr. Jay Martin has been appointed as the new executive director of the Battleship North Carolina effective May 31, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today. Martin takes over the role from Captain Terry Bragg, who will retire June 1.

Alamance Battleground to Host 'Fight for the Backcountry-Battle of Alamance Reenactment' May 18

 Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will host a reenactment of the 1771 Battle of Alamance, Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in North Carolina Adds 9 New Stops

Following a triumphant first year, the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in North Carolina is expanding.

New Traveling Exhibit Launches at Alamance Battleground State Historic Site

A new traveling exhibit, “Making Our Voices Heard: North Carolinians Fighting for Civil Rights,” will debut May 7 at Alamance Battleground State Historic Site.

Join the State Capitol for 'We’ve Always Been Out There' Walking Tour of Protest and Civil Rights History

A series of walking tours centered on the history of protest and civil rights in downtown Raleigh will be hosted by the North Carolina State Capitol beginning in May.

New Bennett Place State Historic Site Program to Commemorate the End of Slavery

The Civil War surrender at the Bennett farmhouse sealed the fate of slavery in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site to temporarily close April 16

 In the interest of visitor safety and security, the N.C.

Celebrate the America 250 NC Kickoff at Historic Halifax April 12-14

North Carolina will launch its commemoration of America’s 250th birthday with the captivating "Halifax Resolves Days: Prelude to Revolution" event in Halifax, N.C., April 12-14.

Fort Dobbs Announces New Temporary Exhibit

A new exhibit has been installed in the visitor center at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site.