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Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore North Carolina. Check out all the wonderful events & programs across the department.

Six traditional artists from across the state will receive North Carolina Heritage Awards on May 23, 2018 for their contributions to our state’s cultural vitality.

For Black History Month we are recognizing cultural preservationists from North Carolina who have dedicated their lives to preserving the stories, memories & contributions of African Americans from our state.

Explore the maritime history of North Carolina through the eyes of an infamous pirate that terrorized the Carolina coast over 300 years ago.

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.

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.