Press Releases
Enjoy History, Music and Nature this July 4
Find a fun-filled celebration with history, music and nature for the Fourth of July!
North Carolina Student Documentary to Screen at Smithsonian Museum
Two students from Research Triangle High School in Durham will have their documentary, “Black Wall Street: Conflict in Tulsa, Compromise in Durham,” screened in Washington, D.C. next week. The documentary was produced for the National History Day competition by Angelica Dinh and Lucy Grossman. It examines two Black Wall Streets, one in Tulsa, Okla., the other in Durham, and was a finalist at N.C. History Day in April.
Learn “Why Pride Matters” in Pride Month Presentation
June is Pride Month, when the LGBT community plans commemorations and celebrations across the country. James Miller, executive director of the LGBT Center of Raleigh, will speak on “Why Pride Matters,” June 21, 12:30 p.m., at the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 109 E. Jones St. Raleigh.
N.C. Highway Historical Marker Commemorates the End of Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge
He was the most feared of captains during the Golden Age of Piracy, and in June 1718, four vessels under his command sailed into what was then Topsail Inlet (now Beaufort). Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR), became stranded in the inlet’s shallow water. To commemorate the effective end of a piratical career, a North Carolina Highway History Marker will be dedicated Thursday, June 7, 1 p.m., near the entrance on the drive into Fort Macon at Atlantic Beach.
Celebrate Memorial Day at State Natural and Cultural Sites, Military Discounts Too
This Memorial Day is the ideal time for saluting those who have served the country, and a great time to explore the rich variety of natural and cultural resources of the state. See the great outdoors at a state park, some special offering at a history, science or art museum, or enjoy the launch of Summerfest, the North Carolina Symphony outdoor concert series, over the weekend.
Impact of Hispanic Population on North Carolina's Economy Presentation May 17
North Carolina’s Hispanic population was 932,221 in 2016. They are in engaged in communities, work in and own businesses and are a vibrant presence. A presentation, “The Hispanic Impact on North Carolina’s Economy,” will be shared by N.C. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chair Henry Stewart, Thursday, May 17. The 12:30 p.m. presentation is part of the “Thursday Talk” series of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources EEO Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Announces Appointments of Assistant Secretary Tracey Burns and Division Director Michelle Lanier
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Earth Day Observances at State Parks, Aquariums and Art Museums
There are many ways to show appreciation and conservation of planet Earth, and a variety of “preserve the planet” experiences are planned at venues within the N.C.
Nomination Deadline Extended for North Carolina Awards
The nomination period for the 2018 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, has been extended to May 15.
Blackbeard’s Flag to Fly on NC Ferries This Season
Ahoy, mateys! If ye be sailing for Ocracoke or Bath this year, be prepared to do so under the black flag of the dreaded pirate Blackbeard.
