Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -AwardsCivil WarEducationEducators' NewsletterExhibitsFestivalsGrants and GiftsHighway MarkersHistoric PreservationKids' ActivitiesLecturesLiving HistoryMusicPeopleSpecial ToursThings to Do Vonda Martin Named Division of Parks and Recreation Grants and Outreach Manager Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM RALEIGH, N.C. — Vonda Martin is the new division of parks and recreation grants and outreach manager, the division announced Friday. Martin succeeds Chris Schmidt, who has served as interim grants and outreach manager since 2018. Shimel To Lead State Parks’ East District Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM Joe Shimel is the new east district superintendent of North Carolina state parks, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Shimel succeeds Sarah Kendrick, who served as acting superintendent beginning in 2020. Michelle Underhill Named State Librarian of North Carolina Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today the appointment of Michelle Underhill as the new State Librarian of North Carolina. Underhill currently serves as Digital Services Supervisor with the State Library and was previously Director of the N.C. ‘Taken Shelter in Fort Dobbs’ Living History Event Monday, June 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM Living history returns to Fort Dobbs with a June 25 event. In 1759, war suddenly broke out between British colonists and the indigenous Cherokee of western North Carolina. Fort Dobbs, in present-day Statesville, provided shelter to civilians seeking refuge from the violence. Historic Edenton Seeks Community Input on Frinks Freedom House Project Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM Join the North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites at two upcoming listening sessions designed to gather community input on the division’s work to tell the story of Golden and Ruth Frinks, their home, and their central role in the struggle for Civil Rights in North Carolina and across the S National Register Adds 8 North Carolina Historic Places Friday, June 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that one district boundary increase, two districts and five individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. 'Days Gone By' Program at Somerset Place June 11 Friday, June 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM Summer is almost here. Flowers and centuries-old trees are in full bloom. And cool breezes from Lake Phelps stave off the stifling heat. The 11th annual "Days Gone By" living history event at Somerset Place State Historic Site offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy this beautiful weather. State Library Announces Federal Grants to Local Libraries Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM The State Library of North Carolina announces the 2022-2023 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awardees. This year's federal allotment will be distributed on behalf of North Carolina's libraries through programs and services available under the North Carolina LSTA Five Year Plan. Happy Birthday, Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown! Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM Join the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum on Saturday, June 11, to honor educator and activist Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown for her 139th birthday. Hourly guided tours of Canary Cottage, Dr. Brown’s home, will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Commemorate Juneteenth at the State Capitol Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM In commemoration of Juneteenth, the North Carolina State Capitol will host an exhibit and Juneteenth themed tours Saturday, June 18. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases