Press Releases
North Carolina State Parks Report Record 19.8 million visitors in 2020
North Carolina state parks experienced a record number of visitors in 2020.
Annual Black History Month Read-In
Celebrate literature and hear from North Carolina authors with the Fourth-Annual Black History Month Read-In!
N.C. State Park Lands and Waters Now Total 250,000 Acres
The North Carolina state parks system now includes 250,000 acres of land and water, according to the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Public Input Sought for Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail Master Plan
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation launched a new web page to seek public input as staff develop the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail master plan.
Volunteers Can Help N.C. State Archives Transcribe Historical Court Records
The State Archives of North Carolina is seeking volunteers who can help transcribe some of the state’s earliest court documents.
N.C. Governor’s Mansion External Holiday Decorations on View Beginning Dec. 4
North Carolina’s Executive Mansion will soon be decorated for the season, and visitors are invited to view the outdoor holiday decorations beginning Friday, Dec. 4.
'Hello NC: Stories from Main Street' Podcast Highlights North Carolina Main Street Towns
A new podcast from the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources aims to highlight North Carolina's amazing rural and small-town appeal.
March 2021 Bentonville Battlefield Reenactment Cancelled
Due to the uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the reenactment, scheduled for March 21-22, 2021 at Bentonville Battlefield has been cancelled.
Aycock Birthplace Historic Site Hosts Online Screening of 'Wilmington on Fire' Nov. 17-22
As a part of the Division of North Carolina Historic Sites and Properties’ True Inclusion initiative, the Governor Charles B.
Oyster Shellabration Set for Oct. 12-16
Make plans now to virtually “shellabrate” the environmental, economic, cultural and culinary importance of oysters during North Carolina Oyster Week, Oct. 12-16.
