Press Releases

N.C. Historical Commission and N.C. African American Heritage Commission Hold Historic Joint Meeting on State Capitol African American Monument

Yesterday, at a historic first joint meeting at the North Carolina State Capitol, the N.C. Historical Commission and the N.C. African American Heritage Commission accepted a draft report summarizing the comments received at eight public hearings held to gather input on plans for a new monument on the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh dedicated to commemorating the achievements of African Americans.

Gullah Geechee Commission to Meet Saturday, Sept. 17 in Southport, N.C.

The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission will hold its quarterly business meeting Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at Mount Carmel AME Church, 507 N. Lord St., Southport, N.C.

Historic Yacht America to Land in Beaufort September 21

A replica of the original yacht that started the America's Cup tradition in 1851 is coming to Beaufort.

Bennett Place showcases what life was like for a Soldier during the Civil War

Come to Bennett Place Sept. 24 and 25 and watch as members of the 6th and 26th North Carolina Reenactment groups demonstrate some of the basic rudimentary drills that every soldier needed to learn. 

Governor McCrory Proclaims Arts in Education Week September 11 to 17, 2016

Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed the week of Sept. 11-17, 2015 as Arts in Education Week in North Carolina. 

State parks plan special programs for 2016 National Grandparents Day

For many, an introduction to nature and the outdoors came from a doting grandparent or other older relative. To honor those connections for National Grandparents Day, North Carolina State Parks is offering special programs Sept. 9-11 to encourage youngsters and their grandparents or surrogate grandparents, to rediscover the outdoors and each other.

Liberty or Death: Revolutionary War Era Records Workshop October 8 at State Archives

The "Liberty of Death! - Finding Revolutionary Era Sources at the State Archives" workshop Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., may help you discover ways to connect with an ancestor of the times.

North Carolina Museum of Art Ranked One of Best in Country

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) was recently named one of the best museums in America by the online magazine INSIDER. The museum was ranked thirteenth out of the top 25 museums in the country by the publication, which were ranked using data from the online technology company Foursquare. 

 

Reed Gold Mine North Carolina Gold Panning Competition September 10

Folks from across the state will be searching for gold in them hills at Reed Gold Mine Sept. 10. The 27th Annual Pan-O-Lympics, also known as the North Carolina Open Gold Panning Competition, will be under way. There will be fun, prizes and activities for young and old.

Seven to Receive the North Carolina Award, State's Highest Honor

The state's highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, will be presented to seven distinguished North Carolinians Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. Governor Pat McCrory will present the awards at the 7 p.m. banquet and ceremony, following a reception for the recipients at 6 p.m.