Press Releases

North Carolina State Parks will hold its second Signature Centennial Celebration Aug. 27-28 at Mount Mitchell State Park, the site where the 100-year history of the state's system of protected lands for recreation and conservation began in 1916.   Visitors are invited to a daylong celebration Aug. 27 with traditional and bluegrass music, clogging, demonstrations of traditional mountain skills, such as blacksmithing, quilting, chair caning and spinning, traditional crafts for sale, storytelling and games for children and adults, and displays from area museums.

The new budget signed by Governor Pat McCrory will allow the North Carolina Arts Council to support an extensive arts infrastructure across North Carolina, including arts programs in all 100 counties funded through the Grassroots Arts Program, with more than $7.1 million in grants.

A vision six years ago by Wilson community leaders to restore and preserve the gigantic wind-driven kinetic sculptures created by one of North Carolina's most recognized artists took a giant leap toward completion with the announcement this week of a Kohler Foundation gift.

Sports fans in North Carolina know the Summer Olympics showcases some of the best competitors in the world with ties to the Tar Heel state.

Last February, Governor Pat McCrory announced a set of public hearings to plan a new monument on the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh dedicated to commemorating the achievements of African Americans. 

The State Capitol in August will transport visitors to the tumultuous days of the early 20thcentury, before women were granted the right to vote.

Ft. Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into the tumultuous period of history known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763) or Seven Years War. Reconstruction of the French and Indian War fort by the Friends of Fort Dobbs will positively impact the economy of the local community.           

The 235th anniversary of the House in the Horseshoe Battle will be remembered with a re-enactment and other activities Aug. 6-7. Revolutionary War and domestic life activities will make for a day of family-friendly fun.

Archaeologists love digging around in old locations seeking new information. A group of students with Dr. Charles Ewen, East Carolina University department of anthropology, did just that at Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site this summer. 

Food and history lovers can feast with a purpose at the premiere "Trucks for Duke Homestead" food truck gathering Aug. 21 at Duke Homestead State Historic Site.