Press Releases

The Military Collection of the State Archives of North Carolina is seeking volunteers to interview veterans. 

On Sunday, April 17, Wisconsin-based artist Beth Lipman will discuss her work in a free public lecture at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Baseball fans, start the season with a little baseball history when sports journalist Brett Friedlander, and co-author of the book Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams’ Doc Graham, gives a free presentation at the Museum of the Cape Fear.

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announces the 2016 spring series of Friday night films.

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.

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