Press Releases

Dr. Milton D. Quigless Sr., Pioneering African American Physician, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A pioneering African American physician soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Science Festival to Spark a Movement for the Planet

Appreciation for our natural world is something the community can rally around. Turning that into action inspired the 2026 Wilmington Community Science Fest March 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Museum hosts 'Staying Alive' exhibition starting March 14

In the ultimate battle for survival, every animal has a plan. Explore the striking ways nature fights back in “Staying Alive,” a new special exhibition showing at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences from March 14 through Aug. 23. The Museum is an agency of the N.C.

North Carolina Aquariums Celebrate 50 Years of Inspiring Wonder

The North Carolina Aquariums (NCA) are splashing into their golden anniversary.

CSS Neuse Museum Offers Day of Living History, Civil War Programming March 7

Curious about Kinston during the Civil War?

Bennett Place State Historic Site to Hold Homeschool Day on March 6

Quinn Godwin Appointed Director of N.C. American Indian Heritage Commission

North Carolina Aquariums are Finalist in Global StoryMap Competition

Aquarium Unveils the Names of the Triplets in Otterly Exciting Way

Land Exchange Agreement to Improve Access to Umstead State Park

A unique land exchange agreement between the State of North Carolina and Anderson Automotive Group is set to bring much needed improvements to William B. Umstead State Park, the Division of Parks and Recreation — part of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources — announced.