Press Releases

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!

A fine, fun second Saturday is planned for the Somerset Yard and Market Sale April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members, civic clubs, organizations and local churches are invited to bring gently used household items, jewelry, fresh produce, preserves and baked goods to sell. It's a great way to enjoy homemade goods and buy local. Spaces on the grounds near the parking lots will rent for $8. Historic interpreters will demonstrate and guide basket making and candle dipping, sharing the resourcefulness of families of days gone by. The activity fee is $2.15.

The North Carolina Museum of Art presents several outdoor floral installations as part of its four-day festival of art and flowers Art in Bloom, taking place April 7−10.

Young Civil War re-actors from across the country soon will travel to Alamance Battleground in Burlington. They will recreate the experience of the North Carolina Junior Reserves during the Civil War April 2-3. The free living history program, "Grinding the Seed Corn of the Nation: NC Junior Reserves Civil War Encampment" will examine teenage soldiers in the Confederate military in the war's final campaign and recreate their camp at the old battleground in 1865.

From backcountry farmers, who in 1771 provided the model for America's revolutionary war, to resolutions, skirmishes and even the discovery of gold, "It's Revolutionary!" events will happen at state historic sites this spring. Rare colonial documents from the State Archives also will be displayed at the North Carolina Museum of History now through June 20.

Join WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel as he discusses issues surrounding the topic of climate change alongside Dr. Katharine Hayhoe from Texas Tech University and Dr. Walter Robinson from North Carolina State University

The North Carolina Museum of Art presents two free exhibitions opening in April 2016, both featuring work by North Carolina artists.

Secretary Susan Kluttz's statement on the death of prominent archaeologist Dr. Stanley South.