Press Releases

Bentonville’s Free ‘Heavy Thunder’ Event to Feature Cannon and Musket Demonstrations

“The din of battle roared like one continuous peel of heavy thunder,” wrote one eyewitness to the 1865 battle of Bentonville.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Breaks Ground on Transformational Expansion

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher officially broke ground today on a major renovation and expansion that will make it the largest aquarium in North Carolina.

Good Samaritan Hospital, the State's First African American Hospital, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A hospital launched to treat African American patients 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.

State Archives to Host Virtual Program About Free Women of Color During the Revolutionary Era

The State Archives will host a virtual program that discusses the experiences of free women of color during the Revolutionary Era. The State Archives is a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Fort Fisher to Highlight Civil War Art and Artillery Demonstrations on May 30

Fort Fisher State Historic Site will host a special public program on Sat., May 30, exploring Civil War art alongside artillery demonstrations as part of its summer season kickoff. Admission is free, and no tickets are required.

Historic Edenton Presents Free Genealogy Seminar May 23

On Saturday, May 23, Historic Edenton State Historic Site will host an ancestry research seminar that tackles the challenges of researching African American genealogy and offers tips for specialty research and finding Revolutionary War ancestors.

Court Case that Reshaped Voting Rights to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A landmark court case that reshaped voting rights across the state 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.

Turner Promoted to Superintendent of Merchants Millpond State Park

Longtime park ranger Jeffrey Turner has been selected as the new park superintendent at Merchants Millpond State Park in Gates County, North Carolina State Parks announced. N.C. State Parks is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

North Carolina Zoo Council Meeting May 13 at 10 A.M.

The North Carolina Zoo Council will meet in person on Wednesday, May 13, beginning at 10 a.m.

Alamance Battleground to Host ‘Fight for the Backcountry,’ the Battle of Alamance Re-enactment May 16

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will host a re-enactment of the 1771 Battle of Alamance on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The event marks the 255th anniversary of the battle, the violent conclusion of the Regulator Movement in North Carolina.