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Explore History and Heritage at the State Fair

Late last week, teams of three squared off in what has become an annual State Fair tradition—Duke Homestead’s Tobacco Looping Contest.
 

As A New Streetcar Debuts in Charlotte, A Look Back at the Mode’s Tar Heel History

Earlier today, Charlotte inaugurated the CityLYNX Gold Line, its first streetcar service in 77 years.

Though the service is being heralded as a new innovation for transportation and economic development, it’s not the first time the vehicles have been seen on North Carolina streets.

Remembering the North Carolinians at Appomattox 150 Years Later

Photo: Members of the Latham’s Battery re-enacting group in the front of the North Carolina Monument at Appomattox Court House.
 

Ringing in 25 Years at the Outer Banks History Center

Each summer , thousands of tourists descend on the Outer Banks for fun in the sun. Though the region is long on history, many visitors don’t grasp the rich past of North Carolina’s coastal region while on their beach trips.

Two Great New Resources on African American History

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Secretary Thanks State Clerks for their Hard Work

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We Need Your Help Identifying Photos: Part Two

Who is she? We need your help to find out!

 

Explore the Civil War Across North Carolina This Week

From an examination of torpedo warfare on the Cape Fear River in Winnabow to demonstrations of military training and camp life in Four Oaks, several historic sites and museums around North Carolina will offer programming related to the Civil War in the next week.

Sec. Kluttz’s Thoughts on James Holshouser

Flags at half mast in front of the Cultural Resources Building to honor Gov.