As a part of the Division of North Carolina Historic Sites and Properties’ True Inclusion initiative, the Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace is hosting an online screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary “Wilmington On Fire.” The film will be available for viewing Nov.
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From Historic Halifax in the east to Horne Creek Farm in the west, numerous state historic sites will provide the backdrops for a new virtual music project highlighting some of North Carolina's treasured landmarks.
“We will surrender, Sir, on condition that no one shall be injured; otherwise we will make the best defense we can…,” Temperance Alston’s words to David Fanning ended the fight between opposing militia forces.
Historic Stagville State Historic Site, the site of one of the largest plantations in North Carolina, has been accepted to join the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, a worldwide network of historic sites that connect the past to present struggles for human rights.
The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office has received a $50,000 grant from the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) funded through the Historic Preservation Fund African American Civil Rights grant program to study and document locations associated with the Civil Rights move
Charlotte Hawkins Brown was a woman to stand up and speak out, and in that spirit the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum (CHB) will present an online celebration of women’s activism June 15-22.
A recent grant from the National Park Service (NPS) will make available up to $9.25 million in funding to provide recovery assistance to historic properties (including archaeological sites) damaged by hurricanes Florence and/or Michael that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Regis
Lacey Wilson has been named the new site manager at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Gibsonville, one of 29 state historic sites of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The North Carolina Historical Commission will meet via conference call Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m.
EDENTON – A recent grant from the National Park Service African American Civil Rights Grant Fund will help tell a more complete story of Edenton’s recent past. The home of Civil Rights activist Golden Frinks has recently been acquired by the N.C.