Press Releases

North Carolina as the Confederate Capital Civil War History Presentation

The first Confederate capital was Montgomery, Alabama, but was eventually settled in Richmond, Virginia. So when did North Carolina serve as the Confederate capital?

Art Deco Automobiles, Ansel Adams Photographs, and Venetian Renaissance Masterworks: Upcoming Exhibitions at the North Carolina Museum of Art

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announces several special exhibitions taking place in the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017. 

21st Century Archaeology Symposium Examines Geophysics and Remote Sensing March 12

The March 12 symposium, "Exploring North Carolina's Archeaological Heritage through Remote Sensing and Geophysics" will allow professional review of archeaological technologies now available.

Mountain Gateway Museum Offers Starring Roles for Volunteers

The Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort is looking for volunteers.

Last Winter Sky for Town Creek Under the Stars March 12

Town Creek "Under the Stars" will bid farewell to long winter nights Saturday, March 12, 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site. Participants will gaze up at the constellations Taurus, Gemini, Orion and Cancer as well as get a chance to view the gas giant Jupiter and its moons. "As we prepare to 'spring forward' for Daylight Savings Time," says Site Manager Rich Thompson, "why not start your night out a little early and do some sky watching with us?"

Tryon's Explorers to Learn how Ancestors Shrugged off the Cold

Children ages 6-10 can learn how staying warm during the cooler months wasn't always as easy as turning a dial during the Tryon's Explorers program Thursday, March 10.

Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Tryon Palace Saturday, March 26

Children ages 12 and under are invited to Tryon Palace's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26.

North Carolina Symphony and American Red Cross Present ‘Art From the Heart’

In celebration of American Red Cross month in March, the North Carolina Symphony is teaming up with the Red Cross to present “Art from the Heart,” – a display of therapeutic artwork from Wounded Warrior Battalion Marines and world-renowned artist Craig Bone.

Museum Features Freaky (and Not-So-Freaky) Frogs at 22nd Annual Reptile & Amphibian Day, Mar. 12

Find out more about the world of freaky (and not-so-freaky) frogs when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts its 22nd annual Reptile & Amphibian Day, Saturday, March 12.

Generous Grant From Cannon Trusts to Help Plan for Children to Play Outside at Two State Historic Sites

Planning for interactive spaces to engage young minds and bodies are coming to the North Carolina Transportation Museum and Tryon Palace thanks to a generous $115,000 grant from the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trusts to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR).