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Discover Summer Across North Carolina
Whether your summer plans include a staycation or a vacation, we’ve got you covered with uniquely North Carolina events and attractions to visit in all 100 counties.
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North Carolina's First Heritage Dive Site
Learn more about North Carolina’s first Heritage Dive Site. The Condor is one of the best-preserved Civil War blockade runners found anywhere in the world.
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North Carolina in WWI
Our researchers are uncovering the story of everyday North Carolinians living through the Great War. Explore North Carolina's role in the Great War during our Centennial Commemoration.
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DNCR Attractions Explorer
Browse nearly 100 unique DNCR destinations across the state. Family fun, outdoor adventures, living history -- there's truly something for everyone.
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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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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.
North Carolina and "The War to End all Wars"
We're honoring the brave North Carolinians who answered the call to service during World War I. Our historians tell their unique stories every week on our World War I Blog.
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.
Blackbeard 300th Commemoration
Explore the maritime history of North Carolina through the eyes of an infamous pirate that terrorized the Carolina coast over 300 years ago.
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