Press Releases
Governor’s Advisory Council on Film, Television, and Digital Streaming to Meet June 9 via Conference Call
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Film, Television and Digital Streaming will meet via conference call Tuesday, June 9 at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Mountain Gateway Museum to Open Farmers' Market June 4
The 2020 Mountain Gateway Museum Farmers’ Market will open Thursday, June 4, at 24 Water Street in Old Fort.
Governor Proclaims North Carolina Museums Week 2020
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 1-7, 2020, as "Museum Week" in North Carolina to highlight the meaningful impact museums have on North Carolina residents, tourism and the economy, and their
National Register Adds Seven North Carolina Historic Places
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that one district boundary increase, two districts, and four individual properties across the state have been
North Carolina Historic Preservation Office Announces Call for Hurricanes Florence and Michael Grant Applications
A recent grant from the National Park Service (NPS) will make available up to $9.25 million in funding to provide recovery assistance to historic properties (including archaeological sites) damaged
Morrow Mountain State Park Grows by Over 20% With Land Donation
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation accepted the donation of more than 1,000 acres to Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly County on May 14.
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum New Site Manager Lacey Wilson
Lacey Wilson has been named the new site manager at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Gibsonville, one of 29 state historic sites of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
N.C. Historical Commission to Meet via Conference Call May 29
The North Carolina Historical Commission will meet via conference call Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m.
History Students Persevere Despite Pandemic
In the 40-year history of National History Day (NHD) competition in North Carolina, never has there been a season like this one.
Closed N.C. State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9
Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.
