The North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a transformative journey that will redefine how visitors experience the state’s rich history. As part of this project, the physical museum building will close to the public on Oct. 7 to begin an exciting makeover that will last two to three years. The Museum Shop will remain open to the public until Dec. 29, 2024.
Don’t miss your chance to visit the museum before it closes. With two exciting concerts planned, this final weekend will punctuate the many wonderful years of programming and exhibits the museum has brought to the community. Following the museum building's closure, Tar Heel Troubadours will experience a brief pause during this time.
- Tar Heel Troubadours: Rissi Palmer and Miko Marks
Friday, October 4, 7–9:30 p.m.
Tickets: MOHA/museum members $12; general admission $15
Rissi Palmer has coined her own genre called "Southern Soul" and advocates for marginalized musicians through her radio show Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer. Miko Marks has created a unique sound by blending country, blues, southern rock, and gospel, earning widespread acclaim and establishing herself as a catalyst for change in the country music genre. - Tar Heel Troubadours: Henhouse Prowlers
Saturday, October 5, 7–9:30 p.m.
Tickets: MOHA/museum members $12; general admission $15
The Henhouse Prowlers have been sharing their original music for nearly two decades. Their latest album, Lead and Iron, features their powerful songwriting and intricate instrumentation. Their experiences around the world have influenced their approach to incorporating international elements into their traditional American music.
For more details, click the links above or visit ncmuseumofhistory.org.
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About the N.C. Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, fosters a passion for North Carolina history. This museum collects and preserves artifacts of state history and educates the public on the history of the state and the nation through exhibits and educational programs. Admission is free. In 2023, more than 355,000 people visited the museum to see some of the 150,000 artifacts in the museum collection. The Museum of History, within the Division of State History Museums, is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
About the Smithsonian Affiliations Network
Since 2006, the North Carolina Museum of History has been a Smithsonian Affiliate, part of a select group of museums and cultural, educational and arts organizations that share Smithsonian resources with the nation. The Smithsonian Affiliations network is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums and other educational and cultural organizations to enrich communities with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at affiliations.si.edu.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.
The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the N.C. Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.