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Summer in North Carolina
Summer is a perfect time for wandering back roads and experiencing new adventures in North Carolina. Check out all the wonderful events & programs across the department.
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Unique Rental Opportunities
Looking for a special venue to host a meeting, corporate party, wedding, or other occasion? Many of North Carolina’s state parks, museums, historic sites and aquariums offer unique rental spaces for your event.
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Blackbeard 300th Commemoration
Explore the maritime history of North Carolina through the eyes of an infamous pirate that terrorized the Carolina coast 300 years ago.
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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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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.