This September, the North Carolina State Capitol will host a new temporary exhibit, “A Place We Call Home: Indian Americans in North Carolina.” Created in partnership with Hum Sub, the exhibit explores and celebrates the growing Indian community in North Carolina. The State Capitol is administered by North Carolina Historic Sites, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The exhibit features a variety of topics, ranging from the Indian community in North Carolina, to traditional Indian culture, weddings, and festivals. It also highlights Indian American contributions in business, science, and academia in our state.
The Capitol will hold an event to celebrate the exhibit opening on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 3-6 p.m. The free program will showcase traditional and modern musical performances, food, and Mehndi. All are welcome to attend; no RSVP is necessary.
“A Place We Call Home” runs from Sept. 6-30, during the Capitol’s regular operating hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The State Capitol’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history, architecture, and function of the 1840 building and Union Square. It is located at 1 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. For additional information, please call 984-867-8340 or visit https://historicsites.nc.gov/capitol.
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 North Carolina 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.