NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Celebrate the Holidays Across NC

There’s a holiday happening to suit every taste at venues of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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Come Hear NC

2019 has been designated 'The Year of Music' to tell the authentic and compelling stories around our state's music heritage and make these stories come to life.

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Poet Laureate Induction Ceremony

The new date for the installation of North Carolina’s ninth Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, is Monday, Dec. 10 at the State Capitol. The ceremony, originally scheduled in September, was postponed due to Hurricane Michael.

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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 Your Day in NC History!

The NEW book "This Day In North Carolina History" chronicles memorable moments in our state’s history. This fully illustrated book delivers a day-by-day view of North Carolina life from culture and crime, to art and food.

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Looking for a place for Holiday Party?

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New Year's Eve Gunboat Gala Kinston, NC New Year's Eve Gunboat Gala

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Explore Nature, Culture and History across the State

North Carolina Arts North Carolina's state art museums, symphony and arts council give all North Carolinians access to world-class arts experiences and fuel the state's creative economy.

North Carolina History The North Carolina Office of Archives and History celebrates history from the pre-colonial times to the present and preserves North Carolina’s treasures and artifacts.

North Carolina Libraries The State Library of North Carolina builds on the capacity of all libraries in North Carolina, and develops and supports access to traditional and online collections.

North Carolina Nature North Carolina's state parks, aquariums, science museums and zoo preserve our state's natural treasures and give everyone the chance to discover them.

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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Make a Gift Today We work hard to preserve North Carolina's treasures, provide the best cultural events and advocate for the state's arts industry, but we couldn't do any of it without your support.

Follow Our Leaders Meet the people who work tirelessly for the people of North Carolina day in and day out, and serve as leaders in the arts, history and library fields across the state and the nation.

Explore Places to Go From the home of our Civil War governor in Weaverville to a treasure trove of Blackbeard artifacts in Beaufort, discover authentic North Carolina places you'll never forget.

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.

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DNCR Grants Listing Listing of this Department's grant categories, filterable by topic and/or intended audience.