Press Releases
Duke Homestead Hosts Annual Celebration of Pork, Pickles & Peanuts
Duke Homestead celebrates North Carolina’s food history and culture July 14 at “Pork, Pickles and Peanuts: Tastes of North Carolina.” This free, fun family event focuses on everything that makes th
North Carolina Historic Preservation Office Begins Comprehensive Architectural Survey of Robbinsville
The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office (HPO) will conduct a comprehensive architectural survey of historic buildings, structures, and sites within the Robbinsville town limits beginning mi
N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Recognize Revolutionary Era Colonel and Congressman
Irish-born James Gillespie eventually settled in Duplin County and became active in the fight for freedom from British rule.
Governor Cooper Appoints Jaki Shelton Green Ninth Poet Laureate
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that poet, teacher, and community arts advocate Jaki Shelton Green will serve as North Carolina’s ninth poet laureate.
North Carolina Students Winners at the National History Day Competition
North Carolina students put their knowledge and presentation skills on display at the 44th National History Day Competition at the University of Maryland, College Park June 10-14.
Mountain Gateway Museum Hosts July 4 Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Social
Music and melon will accent the Old-Fashioned July 4 Ice Cream Social celebration at Mountain Gateway Museum (MGM). Red watermelon, white vanilla ice cream and bluegrass music are a formula for a fun-filled, family friendly free celebration Wednesday, July 4, 2 to 4 p.m. – or until the food runs out.
Enjoy History, Music and Nature this July 4
Find a fun-filled celebration with history, music and nature for the Fourth of July!
Historic Bath BBQ Fest and Beer Garden June 16
The art of barbecuing has evolved in the Americas as explorers, pirates and even Sir Walter Raleigh discovered the natives outdoor cooking technique. Residents of Bath and environs can test their grill skills during the free BBQ Fest, Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. The time-honored tradition of beer also will be recognized with a beer garden featuring domestic and craft beer and wine that opens at noon.
Explore Genealogical Resources at One-Day Event June 23
Genealogy research is a complex subject that involves finding the right resources, keen detective work, and enduring patience.
North Carolina Student Documentary to Screen at Smithsonian Museum
Two students from Research Triangle High School in Durham will have their documentary, “Black Wall Street: Conflict in Tulsa, Compromise in Durham,” screened in Washington, D.C. next week. The documentary was produced for the National History Day competition by Angelica Dinh and Lucy Grossman. It examines two Black Wall Streets, one in Tulsa, Okla., the other in Durham, and was a finalist at N.C. History Day in April.
