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N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson announces the appointment of Adrienne Nirdé director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.“Adrienne Nirdé has been an integral part of the African American Heritage Commission staff for the past three years,” said Secretary Wilson. “She brings a background and expertise in interpreting African American history and culture and a real passion for this work that will serve the commission well.”
Amanda Lasley, a veteran park ranger, has been named superintendent of South Mountains State Park in Burke County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Lasley takes the helm after longtime superintendent Jonathan Griffith retired earlier this year.A park superintendent leads operations and administration at a park with wide-ranging responsibilities that include staffing, training, law enforcement, planning, natural resources management, environmental education and visitor services.
Carolista Fletcher Baum, a fearless advocate for environmental preservation, will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker for her pivotal role in safeguarding the iconic Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks. The dedication ceremony for the marker will take place Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m., at 300 Carolista Drive, Nags Head, N.C.
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has selected Chrystal Regan as the new executive director of Tryon Palace in New Bern.Regan is currently the Education Section Chief at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, where she led efforts to expand two of the museum’s most prominent annual festivals, the American Indian Heritage Celebration, and the African American Cultural Celebration, to include additional virtual educational programming for people across the state.
United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced today that North Carolina Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson has been appointed to the National Park System Advisory Board.Wilson joins 15 new board members on the board, which advises the Interior Secretary and the Director of the National Park Service on matters relating to the Park Service’s work.
The State Library of North Carolina’s Government and Heritage Library will host North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green on April 17 for National Poetry Month.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 30.
Created by the General Assembly in 1961 and administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the award recognizes “notable accomplishments by North Carolina citizens” in the fields of literature, science, fine arts and public service.
Created by the General Assembly in 1961 and administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the award recognizes “notable accomplishments by North Carolina citizens” in the fields of literature, science, fine arts and public service.
The historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse will provide the setting for an upcoming naturalization ceremony.
Approximately 20 people will become citizens Friday, Feb. 17, during a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony at the courthouse conducted by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. The program starts at 11 a.m. and is open to the public. The Chowan County Courthouse is located at 117 E. King St. in Edenton.
Approximately 20 people will become citizens Friday, Feb. 17, during a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony at the courthouse conducted by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. The program starts at 11 a.m. and is open to the public. The Chowan County Courthouse is located at 117 E. King St. in Edenton.
The North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. in Room 308 of the Archives and History/State Library Building, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh. The meeting is open to the public
During the meeting, commission members will hear presentations and project reports from staff of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and will discuss the scheduling of upcoming meetings and events.
During the meeting, commission members will hear presentations and project reports from staff of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and will discuss the scheduling of upcoming meetings and events.
Sam Koch has been named superintendent at Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Koch has served as interim superintendent at the park since September.
A state park superintendent manages the operations and administration of a park and has wide-ranging responsibilities including staffing, planning, environmental education, natural resources management, law enforcement and visitor services.
A state park superintendent manages the operations and administration of a park and has wide-ranging responsibilities including staffing, planning, environmental education, natural resources management, law enforcement and visitor services.