Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

‘Built to Last’ Event at the North Carolina State Capitol to Showcase Historic Trades

The North Carolina State Capitol will host a free educational program titled “Built To Last: The N.C. State Capitol,” on Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Otter Pups Get Chance to Splash into the Big Pool

Nyx, Baloo and Bodhi will have an opportunity to take the splash into the big pool at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) on Wednesday, March 11, 9 a.m. at Otters on the Edge.

Rufus Geddie Herring, Medal of Honor Recipient, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A man who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program is part of the N.C.

George Washington ‘First Oval Office Project’ Comes to Tryon Palace for America 250

The Museum of the American Revolution’s First Oval Office Project, featuring a hand-stitched replica of George Washington’s sleeping and office tent which served as the command center for the Continental Army, is coming to the Tryon Palace historic site in New Bern March 26 -28.

Aquarium to Celebrate Otter Ray on his Golden Birthday

Otter Ray is turning seven on March 7 and that means it’s the golden birthday for this otterly amazing ambassador at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF).