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An American Indian tribe that settled in northeastern North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

WHAT: Greenville Community GatheringWHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: 215 East Arlington Boulevard Suite E, Greenville, NC 27858

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the N.C. Division of State Historic Sites have postponed the public opening of Fort Fisher State Historic Site’s new visitor center, earthworks, and underwater archaeology lab due to damage and flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone 13.Originally set for Sept. 27, the public opening of the site has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for a future date to be announced.

Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to N.C. State Parks, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Those who want to redeem their free pass can submit a request form along with a copy of their Summary of Benefits Letter from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 16, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. Take a stroll down memory lane through Edward Fearing’s collection of photographs of “old” Elizabeth City dating back to the turn of the century.  Enjoy exploring Elizabeth City’s growth over the last 125 years.The Museum will offer the History for Lunch program in-person and through Zoom. Registration is not required to attend the lecture in person.The virtual program is supported by Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle.

WHAT: Wilmington Community GatheringWHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: 1125 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401DETAILS: The North Carolina Museum of History invites community members in the Wilmington area to participate in an open discussion to help shape the future of the museum’s exhibits. This is an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts on how the state’s layered history should be presented to future visitors.

The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission is accepting applications for a new round of Civil Rights Trail markers.

 Fall is here, a time of changing leaves, cooler weather, and harvests. But what did fall mean for the people of the past? What does it mean for the natural world today? On Saturday, Oct.

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a living history event on Sept. 28. Visitors can interact with reenactors dressed as 1750’s era soldiers and settlers and learn about life at a frontier fort during the French and Indian War.On-going activities include cooking and blacksmithing. Historic weapons demonstrations are scheduled for 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.Event hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28. The event is free, but donations are welcome.

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is now accepting applications for a second round of America 250 NC grants. The grants are designed to spark programs and activities on a local level to create a memorable and meaningful commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.