Press Releases

To kick off National Safe Boating Week, 11 state parks and 3 other sites will each host beginners’ kayaking safety programs on Saturday, May 18, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

The hard labor responsible for the construction of the Western North Carolina Railroad soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

The North Carolina Museum of History is thrilled to announce the tenth annual Longleaf Film Festival!

The North Carolina Civil Rights Trail is pleased to announce the opening of its sixth cycle of applications for its trail markers.

The Museum of the Albemarle opens its newest poster display, “Choosing to Participate,” on May 8.

A series of walking tours centered on the history of protest and civil rights in downtown Raleigh will be hosted by the North Carolina State Capitol beginning in May.

A culturally significant archaeological site in Robeson County soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

The Museum of the Albemarle starts the summer off with the opening of "Are We 
There Yet," on April 19, 2024. 

The North Carolina Museum of History announces the unveiling of Julius Peppers’ 2003 National Football Conference (NFC) Championship ring. It will be displayed in the museum’s lobby starting Tuesday, April 23.

The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a calendar full of free events as spring blooms into full swing!