Press Releases
“The Women of Somerset Place” Tours March 6-10
In its heyday Somerset Place was a self-sustained plantation equal to many small towns.
“Rich in the Rare” at Town Creek
A rare chance to learn about seldom-seen plants and animals will be available at Town Creek State Historic Site at the “Rich in the Rare” exhibit March 3 through April 14.
Mary D. Williams Performs Songs from Slavery to Civil Rights at Historic Stagville
The power and persistence of African American musical traditions will be amplified by the well-rounded voice of renowned gospel singer Mary Williams.
Public Invited to Sign Book of Condolences for Rev. Billy Graham at N.C. State Capitol
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Rev. Billy Graham.
Anglo-Cherokee War Remembered at Fort Dobbs
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the Anglo-Cherokee War Feb.
Queen Anne’s Revenge Traveling Exhibit Christens New Bath Exhibit Hall
The 300th anniversary of the sinking of Blackbeard’s flagship is underway with a tour of artifacts recovered from the vessel, Queen Anne’s Revenge.
African-Americans and Women in the Civil War
The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center in Kinston will present three free educational and engaging presentations, Saturday, Feb. 24, to celebrate Black History month.
Black History Month Read-in at the State Capitol
Celebrate literature during Black History Month at the State Capitol!
The Road to Revolution at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson
Residents of the Lower Cape Fear region were not happy about the 1765 Stamp Act imposed by the British Crown -- a tax on all newspapers, gambling papers, books pamphlets and more.
Palmer Personalities at Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum
