Press Releases
“This Day in North Carolina History” Book Debuts Aug. 8
What do Nina Simone, headache powders, Blackbeard, moonshine and Grandfather Mountain have in common? They all had a role to play in the history of North Carolina.
N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Recognize Revolutionary Era Colonel and Congressman
Irish-born James Gillespie eventually settled in Duplin County and became active in the fight for freedom from British rule.
Explore Genealogical Resources at One-Day Event June 23
Genealogy research is a complex subject that involves finding the right resources, keen detective work, and enduring patience.
Explore Archaeology at Lumber River State Park April 28
The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology will hold a Public Archaeology Day at the Wire Pasture Access of Lumber River State Park on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“N.C. Digs!” Exhibit and Artifacts from the Berry Site Open at Western Office
The “N.C. Digs!” traveling archaeological exhibit features artifacts from the Berry site in Burke County and other western North Carolina sites. The Western Office of the N.C.
Grant Funding Available to Digitize N.C. Archival Records Collections
North Carolina institutions that hold collections relevant to North Carolina’s history and culture may be eligible to participate in a grant-funded program to digitize the materials.
N.C.’s 1868 Constitution on Display for a Limited Time in Raleigh
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to view the historic North Carolina 1868 Constitution, now on display at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh through April 29.
Fragments of Pirate Paper Discovered and Conserved from Queen Anne’s Revenge
Were 18th-century pirates literate? What sort of books did they keep on board ship? A fascinating new discovery at the Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab in Greenville helps answer those questions.
Fragments of Pirate Paper Discovered and Conserved from Queen Anne’s Revenge
Were 18th-century pirates literate? What sort of books did they keep on board ship?
B. Everett Jordan Historical Highway Marker Missing
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating a missing historical marker about B. Everett Jordan.
