Press Releases

Michael Wood Promoted to Stone Mountain State Park Superintendent

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties. Wood succeeds Jeff Jones, who retired earlier this year.

Colton Blake Named New Lake Norman State Park Superintendent

Colton Blake has been named the new park superintendent at Lake Norman State Park, located in Iredell County, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Blake succeeds Scott Avis, who was promoted to South District Superintendent last year.

North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug. 5-30

The North Carolina Zoo will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a special admission deal for Randolph County residents.

Fort Dobbs To Showcase Cherokee Culture July 27

Fort Dobbs will highlight the resilience of Native American culture with a visit by a group of educators known as the Atsila Anotasgi or “Fire Builders” on July 27.

North Carolina Museum of History Launches Statewide Engagement Process

The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a statewide community engagement process in preparation for the upcoming

Public Input Opportunity for Pisgah View State Park Master Plan

North Carolina Museum of History Announces New Maritime Museums Leadership

The North Carolina Museum of History is pleased to announce that Maria Vann will now lead the three

Make It, Take It Let’s Build It!

Join the Museum of the Albemarle for a Make It, Take It program on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m.

History for Lunch: The Venus Pompeiana Project: Unlocking Pompeii's Colonial Past

The Museum of the Albemarle will host an additional History for Lunch on Wednesday, August 14, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. 

Six North Carolina Students Among First ‘America’s Field Trip’ Awardees