In commemoration of his birthday, and many contributions to the formation of the State of North Carolina and the United States, Richard Dobbs Spaight will be honored Friday, March 25, with a proclamation declaring March 25, 2016 Richard Dobbs Spaight Day in New Bern.
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A fine, fun second Saturday is planned for the Somerset Yard and Market Sale April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members, civic clubs, organizations and local churches are invited to bring gently used household items, jewelry, fresh produce, preserves and baked goods to sell.
Help Historic Stagville celebrate Addy's birthday! Addy Walker is fifth in the popular American Girls doll series and Stagville is celebrating her birthday Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Young Civil War re-actors from across the country soon will travel to Alamance Battleground in Burlington. They will recreate the experience of the North Carolina Junior Reserves during the Civil War April 2-3.
From backcountry farmers, who in 1771 provided the model for America's revolutionary war, to resolutions, skirmishes and even the discovery of gold, "It's Revolutionary!" events will happen at state historic sites this spring.
The North Carolina Museum of Art presents several outdoor floral installations as part of its four-day festival of art and flowers Art in Bloom, taking place April 7−10.
Secretary Susan Kluttz's statement on the death of prominent archaeologist Dr. Stanley South.
Join WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel as he discusses issues surrounding the topic of climate change alongside Dr. Katharine Hayhoe from Texas Tech University and Dr. Walter Robinson from North Carolina State University
The North Carolina Museum of Art presents two free exhibitions opening in April 2016, both featuring work by North Carolina artists.
Gov. Pat McCrory is encouraging citizen participation in the the remaining two public hearings in March to offer feedback on a new monument on the State Capitol grounds to commemorate the achievements of African Americans.