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The origins and impact of slavery in North Carolina, Cabarrus County and the benefits of slave labor to Reed Gold Mine will be examined during Black History Month. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site will offer "Black Gold: North Carolina Slavery and Reed Gold Mine" tours Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 1 p.m. and examine the area's social and economic environment during John Reed's lifetime.

Volunteers are the face of the State Capitol as they greet visitors and give tours to children and adults. The North Carolina State Capitol is seeking volunteers interested in becoming docents.

The North Carolina Symphony, led by conductor Marcelo Lehninger, will perform Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16, at 8 p.m., in Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

A virtual tour of all North Carolina state parks - through the eyes of park rangers and their coworkers - will debut in a theater setting Jan. 2 as part of the launch of the state parks 2016 centennial celebration, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

In the 1970s rising fuel prices generated the energy crisis, state government was reorganized and Richard Nixon resigned as president during the Watergate Crisis.

Sarah Kendrick, a veteran ranger, has been named superintendent of Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

The North Carolina Symphony continues an annual tradition this December 31, with a concert that ushers in the New Year with style.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and come view the moon at "Town Creek Under the Stars" Saturday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m.  The moon will be at its waxing gibbous phase, meaning it is more than half full.

Need something new to help decorate your Christmas tree this year? Mountain Gateway Museum has a new custom-made snowflake ornament now for sale.

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