Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -AwardsCivil WarEducationEducators' NewsletterExhibitsFestivalsGrants and GiftsHighway MarkersHistoric PreservationKids' ActivitiesLecturesLiving HistoryMusicPeopleSpecial ToursThings to Do Brunswick Town Fort Anderson to Receive Federal Preservation Grant Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM A North Carolina state historic site, one of the earliest places of American Revolutionary War resistance against the British, was recently selected to receive federal preservation grant funding. Campground at Pettigrew State Park To Close in 2023 for Expansion Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM The campground at Pettigrew State Park in Creswell, N.C., will close on Jan.1, 2023 for the construction of new campground facilities, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Bentonville’s ‘Heavy Thunder’ to Feature Cannon and Musket Demonstrations Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM Eyewitnesses to the battle of Bentonville likened the noise of the fight to “one continuous peel of heavy thunder.” Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site will recreate that noise Aug. 20 during its “Heavy Thunder” event. Institute of Museum and Library Services Funds Projects at N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Town Creek Indian Mound Monday, August 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM The national Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded two separate grants to fund projects at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site. Both facilities are part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Haynes Named Superintendent of Bob's Creek State Natural Area in McDowell County Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM Matt Haynes is the new park superintendent at Bob's Creek State Natural Area in McDowell County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. He is the first superintendent of the natural area, which was authorized in 2017. N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Announces Appointments of Director and Associate Director for N.C. American Indian Heritage Commission Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 12:00 PM N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary D. Reid Wilson announces the appointments of Kerry Bird as director and Quinn Godwin as associate director of the newly created North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission. Matheson to Lead Rendezvous Mountain in Wilkes County Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM Celebrate the 4th with the NC State Capitol Monday, June 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM This 4th of July, a Raleigh tradition continues! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the State Capitol is hosting a free, fun-filled family event that offers musical performances and several hands-on activities for children to enjoy. Vonda Martin Named Division of Parks and Recreation Grants and Outreach Manager Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM RALEIGH, N.C. — Vonda Martin is the new division of parks and recreation grants and outreach manager, the division announced Friday. Martin succeeds Chris Schmidt, who has served as interim grants and outreach manager since 2018. Shimel To Lead State Parks’ East District Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM Joe Shimel is the new east district superintendent of North Carolina state parks, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Shimel succeeds Sarah Kendrick, who served as acting superintendent beginning in 2020. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases (RSS feed)