Press Releases

Screening of "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" Explores History of Massacre and Insurrection

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Museum of the Albemarle, and Elizabeth City State University, in partnership with PBS North Carolina and Working Films invite teachers and community members to a free screening of American Coup: Wilmingt

Bennett Place State Historic Site Hosts Lecture and  Debuts a Community Project in Honor of Black History Month

On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m., Bennett Place State Historic Site will host a free lecture with local historian Ernest Dollar entitled “Jublio: Moments of Freedom, 1865.”

Prominent Civil Rights Attorney James Walker Jr., to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

James Robert Walker Jr., a prominent civil rights attorney from northeastern North Carolina, soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

2025 Eastern NC Regional Braille Challenge Set for Feb. 17

The State Library of North Carolina Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2025 Eastern NC Regional Braille Challenge, a compelling event that promises to highlight the talents and achievements of blind and visually impaired students in the realm of

Eyes to the Skies for the N.C. Bird Count at Aquarium

All eyes will be on the skies Friday, Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) hosts the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Governor Josh Stein Announces Tar Heel Artists to Receive North Carolina Heritage Awards

Governor Josh Stein announced today that six traditional artists or groups will receive the 2025 North Carolina Heritage Awards for their lifetime contributions to the state’s cultural vitality. The N.C. Heritage Award is the state’s highest honor for traditional artists.

Nominations Open for 2025 North Carolina Awards

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 1.

Bean Shoals Access at Pilot Mountain State Park Now Open

Pilot Mountain State Park’s Bean Shoals Access, located along the north side of the Yadkin River, has reopened following a construction project in 2024, the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

History for Lunch: The History of Surfing in North Carolina

The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly History for Lunch on Wednesday, March 5 at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. Who would have known that the sport of surfing has been taking place in North Carolina for more than 100 years?

North Carolina Zoo Council Meeting Feb. 12 at 1 P.M.

The North Carolina Zoo Council will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m.