Press Releases

Prominent Mosque Serving African American Muslims in N.C., to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A foundational institution in the state’s Islamic history 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.

Time to Lace Up for the Greenest Race in the Cape Fear

2026 Race for the Planet hosted by the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) is more than your ordinary 5K, it’s an invigorating reminder of how everyone has a part in protecting the planet and this year, it’s during the 50th anniversary of the North Carolina Aquariums.

Governor Stein Announces Halifax Resolves to Return to N.C. for First Time Since 1776

America’s first formal call for independence, a document known as the Halifax Resolves, is coming home to North Carolina for a short time as part of the state’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, Governor Josh Stein announced today.

Mark the 250th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves and Tour the Newly Renovated Historic Halifax Visitor Center, April 10-12

North Carolina will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves with “Prelude to Revolution: Halifax Resolves Days,” an immersive three-day event featuring living history vignettes, lectures, live colonial music and Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps performances, historic trades and

Digital Exhibit About North Carolina's First Governor Launched

A new digital exhibit about North Carolina's first governor is now online.

Rogers Named New Superintendent at Jockey's Ridge State Park

Steve Rogers has been selected as the new park superintendent at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Dare County, North Carolina State Parks announced. N.C. State Parks is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

German Promoted to Superintendent at Singletary Lake State Park

Garrett German has been chosen as the new park superintendent at Singletary Lake State Park in Bladen County, North Carolina State Parks announced. N.C. State Parks is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Renamed Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab Expands Focus Beyond Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck

The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology has changed the name and expanded focus for one of its five locations.

Zachariah Jacobs, Free-Born African American Patriot Soldier, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A free-born African American Patriot soldier 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.

Eliza Jane Pratt, first North Carolina Congresswoman, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

The first woman to represent North Carolina in Congress 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.