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N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Announces Appointments of Assistant Secretary Tracey Burns and Division Director Michelle Lanier
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State Parks, Anderson Real Estate to Exchange Raleigh Properties for Increased Safety, Access
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation has reached an agreement with Anderson Real Estate #4, LLC and its affiliates to exchange parcels of land near William B. Umstead State Park’s Crabtree entrance in Raleigh.
President Polk Site Presents Lesson on Old Southern Cooking
There can be a certain charm to cooking over an open fire, and participants in the Historic Cooking Class on the Old Southern Way of Cooking at President James K. Polk State Historic Site will have that experience. The workshop, Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., led by trained historic chef Cheryl Henry, will reconnect participants to the lives of women of centuries past. The fee is $60.
Wayne Erbsen Headlines Pioneer Day Festival at Mountain Gateway Museum
Master bluegrass musician, public radio program host and Appalachian music professor Wayne Erbsen will headline entertainment at Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center’s 34th Annual Pioneer Day Festival Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Old Fort.
CSS Neuse Presents Free Civil War Medicine Program During BBQ Fest
Food, fun, special events and history will take over the town during the Kinston BBQ Fest Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to classic cars and barbecue, see some of the period physician’s tools at a free medical program at the CSS Neuse.
Students Tackle Conflict and Compromise at History Day Competition
In what seems a very timely topic, hundreds of middle and high school students will tackle the topic “Conflict and Compromise in History” April 28 for the National History Day Competition.
CSS Neuse Presents Free Civil War Medicine Program During BBQ Fest
Food, fun, special events and history will take over the town during the Kinston BBQ Fest Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From homemade slime to duct tape boats, Museum hosts Triangle SciTech Expo April 28
Test drive a robot, create your own “slime,” build a boat out of duct tape, or help recreate North Carolina using LEGOs.
Earth Day Observances at State Parks, Aquariums and Art Museums
There are many ways to show appreciation and conservation of planet Earth, and a variety of “preserve the planet” experiences are planned at venues within the N.C.
Blue Ridge Music Trails Sponsors N.C. Musicians on Stage at MerleFest
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will sponsor musical performances at MerleFest April 27 - 29, including performances by 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipient
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