Press Releases

An assortment of multicolored tulips and diverse spring blooms will be on display for visitors at Tryon Palace during its semi-annual Garden Lovers Weekend, April 8-10 in historic downtown New Bern.

The Military Collection of the State Archives of North Carolina is seeking volunteers to interview veterans. 

Ashley Coons, a teacher at Oak Grove Middle School in Lexington, is among 23 teachers selected to be a prestigious Behring Teacher Ambassador for National History Day during the 2016-2017 school year.

Yvonne Krowka, a teacher at Immaculata Catholic School in Charlotte, is among 23 teachers selected as a prestigious Behring Teacher Ambassador for National History Day during the 2016-2017 school year.

On Sunday, April 17, Wisconsin-based artist Beth Lipman will discuss her work in a free public lecture at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Connect with the universal human experience of birth during "Born at Duke Homestead featuring Birthing Bodies," an unprecedented event combining arts and history April 29 and 30.

Baseball fans, start the season with a little baseball history when sports journalist Brett Friedlander, and co-author of the book Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams’ Doc Graham, gives a free presentation at the Museum of the Cape Fear.

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announces the 2016 spring series of Friday night films.

In commemoration of his birthday, and many contributions to the formation of the State of North Carolina and the United States, Richard Dobbs Spaight will be honored Friday, March 25, with a proclamation declaring March 25, 2016 Richard Dobbs Spaight Day in New Bern.

Help Historic Stagville celebrate Addy's birthday! Addy Walker is fifth in the popular American Girls doll series and Stagville is celebrating her birthday Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Addy Walker's story is based on the life of Mary Walker, who escaped from Stagville's owners in 1848. Learn all about the similarities and inspirations for the books through activities, games and of course, refreshments!