Press Releases
N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Recognize Preservationist/Humorist
He was appointed North Carolina’s “Ambassador of Goodwill” by Gov. R. Gregg Cherry in 1949 and was so recognized by seven governors. The Washington, N.C.
North Carolina Students Among Top 10 Winners at National History Day
North Carolina students were among top 10 finishers in the National History Day Competition held June 9-13 at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Help Needed to Recover Missing N.C. Highway Historical Marker
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating a missing historical marker.
Help Needed to Recover Missing N.C. Highway Historical Marker
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating a missing historical marker.
National Register Adds Four North Carolina Historic Places
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that four districts across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Colonial Militia Training at Fort Dobbs June 29
Most able-bodied men were required by North Carolina law to serve in the colony’s militia in the 1750s. They gathered several times a year for military training and could be called away at any time, leaving homes and businesses to defend the colony. Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will feature living history interpreters recreating an 18th century militia muster June 29.
N.C. Highway Historical Marker Recognizes Convalescent Hospital
In 1948 polio rapidly spread through North Carolina causing 147 deaths with 2,517 cases recorded. The Guilford County outbreak was the highest per capita both in the state and the nation.
Aquarium Scholars Grants Available for 2019-2020 School Year
While the traditional school year is ending for teachers and students across the state, it is never too early for educators to think of exciting ways to engage their students next year.
Celebrate Independence Day with N.C.’s Original Bill of Rights at the N.C. Museum of History
North Carolina’s copy of its original Bill of Rights will be displayed for a limited time in a lobby case at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, June 29 through July 7.
Enjoy “Saturday on the Farm” June 22 at Governor Aycock Birthplace
See the magic and skill as fabric, tools or toys take shape at the “Saturday on the Farm” program June 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Governor Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site. The free event will showcase blacksmithing, woodworking and spinning talents and will celebrate 19th century North Carolina farm life. Music will be performed by the Waterbound Dulcimers in the morning.
