Press Releases
N.C. Executive Mansion Spring House and Garden Tours Announced
North Carolina’s Executive Mansion–the “people’s house”–will open its historic doors and beautiful gardens to the public for free tours this spring.
N.C. Government & Heritage Library to Temporarily Close in April for Move
The North Carolina Government & Heritage Library is moving to a new location in April.
Easter and Spring Celebrations with History and Nature
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner. Hop into the season and enjoy an event at a state historic site, state park, aquarium or the zoo. These destinations within the N.C.
Historic Stagville Hosts Birthday Party for American Girl Addy
Visit Historic Stagville Saturday, April 7, for a birthday celebration for American Girl doll Addy Walker! Addy is based in part on the story of a real person from Stagville in Durham.
Privette is New Superintendent at Raven Rock State Park
John Privette, a veteran park ranger, has been promoted to superintendent of Raven Rock State Park in Harnett County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Historic Site Reopens Celebrating Colonial Governor Caswell April 7
Surveyor, soldier, statesman, governor – Richard Caswell served North Carolina in many capacities and the Richard Caswell Memorial State Historic Site reopens April 7 with a celebration, 10 a.m.
Public Invited to Comment on Proposal to Move Confederate Monuments at March 21 Public Meeting
Assignment editors: WRAL will be providing a pool video feed at this meeting.
N.C. Historical Commission Confederate Monuments Study Committee to Meet via Conference Call March 12
The North Carolina Historical Commission Confederate Monuments Study Committee will meet via conference call Monday, March 12 at 4 p.m.
N.C. State-Owned Attractions Rank Among the Most Popular for 2017
North Carolina’s state-owned attractions continue to rank among the most visited in the state according to an annual survey of North Carolina museums and historic attractions just released by Carol
“Drinks with a Prohibitionist!” April 19 at the N.C. State Capitol
Prohibitionist Carry A. Nation is taking a break from her busy schedule of smashing saloons for a night at the State Capitol!
