Press Releases
Wayne Erbsen Headlines Pioneer Day Festival at Mountain Gateway Museum
Master bluegrass musician, public radio program host and Appalachian music professor Wayne Erbsen will headline entertainment at Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center’s 34th Annual Pioneer Day Festival Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Old Fort.
CSS Neuse Presents Free Civil War Medicine Program During BBQ Fest
Food, fun, special events and history will take over the town during the Kinston BBQ Fest Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to classic cars and barbecue, see some of the period physician’s tools at a free medical program at the CSS Neuse.
Students Tackle Conflict and Compromise at History Day Competition
In what seems a very timely topic, hundreds of middle and high school students will tackle the topic “Conflict and Compromise in History” April 28 for the National History Day Competition.
CSS Neuse Presents Free Civil War Medicine Program During BBQ Fest
Food, fun, special events and history will take over the town during the Kinston BBQ Fest Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From homemade slime to duct tape boats, Museum hosts Triangle SciTech Expo April 28
Test drive a robot, create your own “slime,” build a boat out of duct tape, or help recreate North Carolina using LEGOs.
Earth Day Observances at State Parks, Aquariums and Art Museums
There are many ways to show appreciation and conservation of planet Earth, and a variety of “preserve the planet” experiences are planned at venues within the N.C.
Blue Ridge Music Trails Sponsors N.C. Musicians on Stage at MerleFest
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will sponsor musical performances at MerleFest April 27 - 29, including performances by 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipient
Nomination Deadline Extended for North Carolina Awards
The nomination period for the 2018 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, has been extended to May 15.
Explore Archaeology at Lumber River State Park April 28
The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology will hold a Public Archaeology Day at the Wire Pasture Access of Lumber River State Park on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alamance Battleground Presents Fraser’s Ridge Scottish Music Jam
Many fans of the “Outlander” book series know that the Battle of Alamance figures prominently in book five, “The Fiery Cross.” Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will celebrate that time per
