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North Carolina Awards
The North Carolina Award is the highest civilian honor given by the state. Learn about this years winners, and buy your tickets to the award on Friday, November 16, 2018 ceremony today!
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Oxford American's 2018 North Carolina Music Issue Celebration
The celebration of its twentieth annual Southern Music issue, this year featuring North Carolina, will be held Monday, November 26 – Saturday, December 1, comprises of music events and literary readings highlighting stories from the issue.
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Halloween fun across NC
Whether you're looking for creepy critters, spooky tours, or a haunted train ride, we have events for kids and parents alike across the state.
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Visit the BBQ Exhibit at NC State Fair
Now through 10/21 in Dorton Arena. Come visit us!
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Hometown Strong
Supporting rural North Carolina is a top priority for Governor Cooper. With Hometown Strong, we’re going to do things differently, increasing communication between state and local leaders and championing rural North Carolina.
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Find Out What Happened Today in North Carolina History
From the death of Blackbeard to the founding of the first public school, our This Day in North Carolina History Project tells the stories of the people and places of the Tar Heel state day-by-day through short, easy-to-access blog posts.
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American Indian Heritage Celebration
Musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers, and authors from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes will gather for this popular family event. Saturday, November 17, 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Explore Nature, Culture and History across the State
What We Do
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. We’re home to the state’s historic sites, museums, zoo, symphony, parks, aquariums, libraries, archives, and more.
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Grant Opportunities from Your Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
We're making our grant initiatives more accessible for the individuals and organizations standing to benefit from them. Visit our redesigned grants page to learn more.
DNCR Rules Review/Meeting Notices
MEETING NOTICE
Director’s Committee
North Carolina Museum of Art
August 29, 2018
11 a.m.