Press Releases
Fort Fisher Historic Site to Debut Lumbee Indian Exhibit June 29
Fort Fisher State Historic Site will debut “A Memory A People Could Not Forget: Lumbee Indians at Fort Fisher” on Tues., June 29.
Juneteenth observances set across the state
In honor of Juneteenth, numerous N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources sites across the state will feature events and tours throughout the month of June.
State Archives Presents Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Colonial Court Records
The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual roundtable, “North Carolina’s Colonial Court Records,” Tuesday, June 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Commemorate Juneteenth at the State Capitol
The North Carolina State Capitol will host a community art collaboration on historic Union Square, Saturday, June 19 in commemoration of Juneteenth.
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will commemorate 250th anniversary
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the 1771 Battle of Alamance with virtual programs and a special illumination Saturday, May 15.
Gold Panning Returns to Reed for the 2021 Season
When young Conrad Reed discovered a rock that was really a 17-pound gold nugget in 1799, he had no idea that the Carolina Gold Rush would soon start.
N.C. Civil Rights Trail Announces Three New Markers
The North Carolina Civil Rights Trail is proud to announce that three historical markers will be added to the trail system following the first round of applications.
'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.
Bentonville Anniversary Commemoration Goes Virtual
The anniversary commemoration of the largest battle ever fought on North Carolina soil will have a different look this year.
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.
