Press Releases
Halifax Resolves Day and Road to Yorktown Events at Historic Halifax
Before the other colonies followed suit in July, the North Carolina Provincial Congress issued the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776, voting to separate from the British Crown. The approaching Halifax Resolves Day observance at Historic Halifax, April 12, will begin a free two-day celebration to commemorate North Carolina's stand as the first colony to call for independence!
HBCU Student Internships Available Through the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Students at the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions of Higher Education can apply to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship within the N.
Roanoke Island Aquarium Director Chosen to Lead N.C. Aquariums Division
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has announced that Maylon White has been chosen as director for the North Carolina Aquariums Division.
State Capitol Continues Behind the Scenes Tours Focusing on Women’s History
Two months before ratification of the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote, Lillian Exum Clement was nominated by Buncombe County democrats to serve in the State House.
Jones is New Superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park
Jeff Jones has been named superintendent of Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Allegheny counties, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Nominations Open for 2019 North Carolina Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 15.
Brunswick Town State Historic Site Open to Visitors
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Southport is currently open to visitors, with regular events and programming scheduled to resume in the spring.
Joshua Davis Named Chief Financial Officer for N.C. Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susi Hamilton announces the appointment of Joshua Davis as the new Chief Financial Officer for the department.
Poet Laureate Induction for Jaki Shelton Green Set for Monday, Feb. 18
Governor Roy Cooper will induct North Carolina’s ninth poet laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, at a ceremony in the North Carolina State Capitol beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18.
Women’s History Month Programs at State Historic Sites and Museums
Programs celebrating women’s history will be offered at venues of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in March. This month is the launch of the department’s celebration of women’s fight for suffrage and equality, with the theme, “She Changed the World.” The commemoration from March 2019 to November 2020 will expand on contributions of North Carolina women to the state and nation.
