Press Releases

The State Archives is accepting donations to its military collections from veterans, active members of the military and their families.

Period music will drift through the historic Alston House during the Christmas Open House Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site.

Costumed interpreters will present practices of the 1860s during the "Christmas Customs of the Civil War" program at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., following the Kinston Christmas Parade.

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Star Wars premiered May 25, 1977, and became a worldwide phenomenon almost at the speed of light. 

The image of Blackbeard as a bloodthirsty criminal has its origins in "A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates," written in 1724.  

Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO of the North Carolina Symphony, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth (Lisa) Ransom to the position of Vice President of Philanthropy.

Stories of the “southern experience” are as prolific as kudzu. A new exhibit, Southern Impressions: Paintings From the James-Farmer Collection, at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh will take you on a historical journey that explores the cultural heritage, dramatic landscapes and diverse peoples that have shaped the South and the southern experience.

Even in the face of the painful Civil War, soldiers on both sides tried to celebrate Christmas. Southern soldiers and families endured the hardships caused by the Union blockade.

The North Carolina Symphony is coming to town!  The Symphony will bring beloved holiday music back to Jacksonville with Holiday Pops, a tradition that has become a favorite across the state.  Led by Symphony Associate Conductor David Glover, the concert takes place in the Robert B. Gaskins Auditorium on the campus of Jacksonville High School on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

Colonial Traditions will be rekindled during Christmas in Halifax! Colonial traditions along with a lively Christmas Parade will combine to create a festive atmosphere for all Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m.-4p.m.