Press Releases
Bischof Named Superintendent of Gorges State Park
Kevin Bischof is the new superintendent of Gorges State Park in Transylvania County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
State Library Announces Federal Grants to Local Libraries
The State Library of North Carolina announces the 2021-2022 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awardees.
State Archives Presents Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Colonial Court Records
The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual roundtable, “North Carolina’s Colonial Court Records,” Tuesday, June 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Commemorate Juneteenth at the State Capitol
The North Carolina State Capitol will host a community art collaboration on historic Union Square, Saturday, June 19 in commemoration of Juneteenth.
New Book from N.C. Office of Archives and History Explores History of N.C.’s Maritime Industry
North Carolina has long sustained strong maritime industries of major consequence, including ship and boat building.
Green Book Exhibit on Display in the State Capitol and at Moore Square
RALEIGH, N.C. — Did you know that over 300 businesses in North Carolina were listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book? In fact, there were 327.
Spinning a Yarn at Aycock Birthplace
Life on the farm in 1870 was not about stylish clothing. No nearby mall or hip boutique offered trendy fashions.
North Carolina Zoo will Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic May 20-22
North Carolina State Capitol Will Open to the Public May 17
The State Capitol will open to the public May 17, with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including:
· Limiting visitation
Lloyd Joins Mumford As Falls Lake Superintendent
Crystal Lloyd, a nine-year employee of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, will join David Mumford as superintendent at Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Wake Forest.
