Press Releases
'Seeking Liberty in Halifax' Virtual Program
The unsung participation of African Americans in the Revolutionary War will be examined in an online panel discussion Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m.
Stagville and the Roots of Durham In-Person Tours Feb. 20
Hear stories of how freed people built Durham, the wealth and influence of the Cameron family, and how sharecropping shaped the lives of African American families post-Emancipation.
'The Defense of Fort Dobbs' Soldier Life in 1760 Explored Online
Fort Dobbs in Statesville is the state’s only historic site about the French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years War, that spanned five continents from 1754 to 1763.
Black History Month Virtual Experiences from State Cultural Attractions
African American History in North Carolina involves a range of rich experiences and you can enjoy some of them during Black History Month from the comfort of home.
Annual Black History Month Read-In
Celebrate literature and hear from North Carolina authors with the Fourth-Annual Black History Month Read-In!
Fort Dobbs to Honor N.C. Military History
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” Nov. 14.
State Archives Search Rooms Will Open to the Public on Limited Basis Nov. 12
State Archives public research spaces in Raleigh, the Western Regional Archives in Asheville and the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo will open to the public on a limited basis Nov.
Government and Heritage Library, State Library of North Carolina Will Open to the Public on Limited Basis Nov. 12
RALEIGH, NC – The N.C. Government and Heritage Library will open to the public Nov. 12 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including:
‘Singing on the Land’ to Celebrate Stories of Historic Sites Across North Carolina Through Music
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 tre
DNCR Supports Livestreaming Programs for Public Schools in Tier 1 Counties
To support teachers and student learning at public schools in Tier One counties, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is sponsoring free access to Streamable Learning for
