Press Releases
Gold Panning Returns to Reed for the 2021 Season
When young Conrad Reed discovered a rock that was really a 17-pound gold nugget in 1799, he had no idea that the Carolina Gold Rush would soon start.
Mountain Gateway Exhibit Showcases North Carolina’s Awakening
During the early 1800s, North Carolina was considered a sleepy, backward state with a sluggish economy and little interest in change.
Healing on the Land Series Debuts
Throughout history, struggles with disease, social and geographic distance, and loss often led to revolutions in medicine, politics, and economics and to the mistreatment of racial and ethnic minor
Spring into History with PATH!
Songbirds and sunshine return as spring is here!
North Carolina Arts Council Announces 2021-2022 Grant Guidelines
The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2021-22 grant guidelines for organizations are now available.
N.C. Civil Rights Trail Announces Three New Markers
The North Carolina Civil Rights Trail is proud to announce that three historical markers will be added to the trail system following the first round of applications.
'Seeking Liberty in Halifax' Virtual Program
The unsung participation of African Americans in the Revolutionary War will be examined in an online panel discussion Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m.
Bentonville Anniversary Commemoration Goes Virtual
The anniversary commemoration of the largest battle ever fought on North Carolina soil will have a different look this year.
Historic Halifax Hosts Heroic Harriet Tubman Statue
You may have heard the legends, read books, or even seen the recent movie, “Harriet,” but now you can see a larger-than-life statue of the heroic figure at Historic Halifax State Historic Site in o
Women’s History Month Observances at State Museums and Attractions
The far-reaching and impactful accomplishments and contributions of women often have been often overlooked in North Carolina and the nation.
