Press Releases
Halifax Resolves Day and Road to Yorktown Events at Historic Halifax
Before the other colonies followed suit in July, the North Carolina Provincial Congress issued the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776, voting to separate from the British Crown. The approaching Halifax Resolves Day observance at Historic Halifax, April 12, will begin a free two-day celebration to commemorate North Carolina's stand as the first colony to call for independence!
State Capitol Continues Behind the Scenes Tours Focusing on Women’s History
Two months before ratification of the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote, Lillian Exum Clement was nominated by Buncombe County democrats to serve in the State House.
Brunswick Town State Historic Site Open to Visitors
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Southport is currently open to visitors, with regular events and programming scheduled to resume in the spring.
Somerset Place Presents “Made from Off the Land” Exhibit
A historic interpreter in period clothing can come to groups in the region during Black History Month to discuss the utensils used in the daily life of plantation residents in 1843.
Quilting Workshop at Aycock Birthplace Starts Saturday, Jan. 26
Winter storms can mean power outages. One great way to weather the storms is with your very own quilt. Want to combat the cold winter days and nights? The Aycock Birthplace Quilting Workshop is for you. Over six consecutive Saturdays, Jan. 26 through March 2, the workshop will teach modern techniques for this time-honored craft. The fee is $35 plus tax. More information will be emailed/mailed upon registration. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
Holiday Open House Dec. 8 and 9 at N.C. Governor’s Western Residence
Celebrate the holiday season at the Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House, Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1-5 p.m., 45 Patton Mountain Rd, Asheville.
Tree Lighting Ceremony Starts Holiday Season at State Capitol Dec. 6
Join the State Capitol and Gov. Roy Cooper for the annual tree-lighting tradition on Thursday, Dec. 6. The festivities begin on Capitol Square at 5 p.m.
North Carolina Governor’s Mansion Hosts Holiday Open House in December
North Carolina’s Executive Mansion–the “people’s house”–will open its historic doors once again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House from Thursday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 9.
State Capitol Marks 400th Anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh’s Death
Even 400 years after his death, Sir Walter Raleigh continues to intrigue. Raleigh sponsored three expeditions to Roanoke colony in the 1580s, the earliest British attempt to settle North America. In 1792, North Carolina’s legislature honored this feat by naming the state’s new capital city for the explorer, soldier, and writer.
Explore the Historic Harvest Season at Stagville Oct. 20
Explore the crafts and harvest traditions of one of North Carolina’s largest plantations at the Historic Stagville Harvest Festival, Oct. 20, noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations by master craftsmen, hands-on activities for all ages, and music by artists from the Music Maker Relief Foundation. Admission is $5 per person, in support of the site’s programs and mission. Tickets are available at the door.
