Press Releases
CSS Neuse Interpretive Center Unveils “Treasures from the Vault” Feb. 5
Rarely seen Civil War-era artifacts will be on view when the “Treasures from the Vault” exhibit opens Feb. 5 at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center.
Black History Month Observances at North Carolina Cultural Attractions
RALEIGH, N.C. — African American history in North Carolina involves songs and struggle, triumph and despair, artistry and achievement.
Free Day at the CSS Neuse Civil War Center
Make a stop at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the annual Christmas parade and beautiful lights in downtown Kinston. Prior to the 3 p.m.
A Walk Through Christmas Past at the CSS Neuse
During the Civil War at Christmas 1862 most people thought the war would be over. Instead, it was at Kinston’s doorsteps.
Tree Lighting Ceremony Starts Holiday Season at State Capitol Dec. 12
Join Gov. Roy Cooper at the State Capitol for the annual tree-lighting tradition on Thursday, Dec. 12!
North Carolina Governor’s Mansion Hosts Holiday Open House, Food Drive in December
North Carolina’s Executive Mansion, the “people’s house,” will open its historic doors again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House from Dec. 12 through Dec. 15.
Bentonville Battlefield Hosts a Civil War Christmas
Enjoy a glimpse of how an eastern North Carolina Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Four Oaks.
Holiday Open House, Food Drive Planned for Dec. 8 at N.C. Governor’s Western Residence
Celebrate the holiday season at the Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House, Sunday, Dec. 8, from 12-3 p.m., 45 Patton Mountain Rd, Asheville. Governor and Mrs.
Christmas in Halifax Celebrates Small Town Holiday Tradition
Christmas traditions will be rekindled during Christmas in Halifax!
Experience an 18th Century Christmas at “O Blessed Season!”
The warm glow of candlelight and festive greenery will welcome visitors to “O Blessed Season!” at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site.
