Press Releases

Explore Art, History and Nature During the Fall and Holiday Seasons

Texts to PreK Parents Build Reading Skills in Children

Parents of 3, 4 and 5-year-old children are invited to sign up for free text messages from "Ready4K," provided by ParentPowered Public Benefit Corporation in partnership with the State Library of North Carolina.

N.C. Highway Historical Marker Recognizes State's Oldest Baptist Church Saturday, Oct. 8

In what was then Pasqoutank County, a congregation in the Shiloh community petitioned the colonial court to be allowed to worship at the church of its choice, and not the Church of England. The oldest Baptist Church in North Carolina thus came to be organized by Sept.

Historic Edenton Features October Festivities

Take Care, Be Safe, and Enjoy North Carolina State Parks

Planning your visit to a North Carolina state park to view the spectacular colors of changing Fall leaves? Or maybe you're still working to complete your N.C. State Parks Passport, or planning to attend one of the remaining State Parks Centennial celebrations.

Flood-Damaged Artifacts in Windsor Receive Preservation Help from Specialized Natural and Cultural Resources Team

Photo: Gov. Pat McCrory (center) stopped by to visit with DNCR CREST team members Adrienne Berney (far left), Reid Thomas (second from right) and LeRae Umfleet (far right) during a recent tour of flood damage in Windsor. 

Bennett Place Salutes Reunion and Remembrance of Civil War's End Saturday, Oct. 8

North Carolina Award Winners Honored by Gov. Pat McCrory for Their Achievements

Blind Chef Christine Ha to Offer Cooking Tips to N.C. Visually Impaired Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Governor Morehead School

This event has been postponed due to Hurricane Matthew. 

N.C. Highway Marker Dedication Saturday, Sept. 24 Celebrates Atlantic Coastline Railroad