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North Carolina Zoo Celebrates 50 WILD Years with C’sar Elephant

The North Carolina Zoo and its original elephant, C’sar, have officially marked 50 WILD Years together. C’sar’s journey from the wild plains of Kenya to his home in Asheboro is a story of survival, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of one of nature's most magnificent creatures.

Sailors in the Summer: Ironclads and Naval Living History

The transformative impact of naval advancements and technologies significantly influenced the outcome of the American Civil War despite receiving lesser attention than the land battles.

Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle Annual Meeting With Guest Speaker Sandra Kelberlau of SK Paintings Conservation

Members of Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle, please join us Monday, September 9, 2024 for the FOMOA Annual Meeting from 5:30 – 8 p.m.   Annual meeting will commence at 5:30 pm, and then Guest Speaker, Sandra Kelberlau, of SK Paint

NC Music Office Announces Moonshine and Motorsports Concerts Series

A special series of concerts celebrating North Carolina’s unique story of moonshine and motorsports will feature N.C. legend of Americana, Jim Lauderdale, and the iconic bluegrass trio, the Kruger Brothers. They will be joined by special guests at each concert.

Moonshine and Motorsports Trail

The Museum of the Albemarle has partnered with Dixieland Speedway on Friday evening, August 16, 2024.  Join us as we once again take the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail to the track under the lights and sounds of roaring engines.  Take a minute to learn a few facts about local moonshine

Local Author to Talk At Mountain Gateway Museum Aug. 18

Local author Julia Nunnally Duncan will discuss and sign copies of her works, including her latest book of poetry, "When Time Was Suspended," from 2-4 p.m.

Fort Dobbs To Showcase Cherokee Culture July 27

Fort Dobbs will highlight the resilience of Native American culture with a visit by a group of educators known as the Atsila Anotasgi or “Fire Builders” on July 27.

North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug. 5-30

The North Carolina Zoo will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a special admission deal for Randolph County residents.

History for Lunch: Restoration of Hyde County’s Historic Octagon House

The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly History for Lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium.  Master carpenter and housewright Russell Steele will discuss the restoration of Hyde County’s 1857 Octagon House.

History for Lunch: The Venus Pompeiana Project: Unlocking Pompeii's Colonial Past

The Museum of the Albemarle will host an additional History for Lunch on Wednesday, August 14, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium.