Press Releases

Fort Dobbs to Highlight History June 1

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a special “Highlighted History” event on June 1.  Visitors will learn about the June 1761 invasion of the Cherokee’s homeland by a British army commanded by James Grant.  Re-enactors will illustrate life on campaign as experienced by Br

Cannon Trust Grants to Enhance N.C. State Historic Sites

Two North Carolina state historic sites — Historic Edenton and Historic Halifax — will enhance education and preservation activities thanks to grants from the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust Number One. Established upon Charles A.

History for Lunch: Currituck Jack, African American Revolutionary Hero

The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wednesday, June 19, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium for an informative talk by Barbara Snowden, Currituck County Historian. 

Segregation-era Beach Resorts to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

A pair of beach resorts for Black families organized in North Carolina before desegregation will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

Occaneechi Indian Tribe to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

An American Indian tribe linked to settlements along the Eno River in central North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

Honor Juneteenth, Celebrate Black Music Month and More at the NC Museum of History

The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a calendar full of free events as we get ready to start the summer!

North Carolina Zoo to Celebrate National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain

The North Carolina Zoo is excited to celebrate National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain on June 1.

Mountain Gateway Museum to Host 'Birds & Blooms Bonanza'

Flowers are blooming, and birds are building nests, which means it’s time for the Mountain Gateway Museum’s “Birds & Blooms Bonanza.”

Who Can Vote: Brief History of Voting Rights in the United States Exhibit Opening

The Museum of the Albemarle will open the exhibit Who Can Vote: Brief History of Voting Rights in the United States on June 4, 2024.

Martin Named as Executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina; Bragg to Retire After 15 Years

Dr. Jay Martin has been appointed as the new executive director of the Battleship North Carolina effective May 31, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today. Martin takes over the role from Captain Terry Bragg, who will retire June 1.