(RALEIGH) – The newest title hot off the press from the Historical Publications Section in the Office of Archives and History is “Volume XVII: Junior Reserves” in the popular “North Carolina Troops, 1861–1865: A Roster” series, edited by Matthew M. Brown and Michael W. Coffey.
Volume XVII contains the history and rosters of the North Carolina [...]
RALEIGH — All 27 N.C. State Historic Sites will be open on Independence Day, Saturday July 4. A number of the sites are planning special programs, including the State Capitol in Raleigh, Historic Halifax, the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo and Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens in [...]
RALEIGH — Pack a picnic lunch, don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets, and come out to enjoy the July 4th holiday at the State Capitol’s annual celebration of America’s independence. This fun-filled, patriotic family event has become a downtown Raleigh tradition. The Saturday festivities are free and open to the public.
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FREMONT – Visitors to the Aycock Birthplace can make good memories on Independence Day. The restoration of the fire-damaged farmhouse is nearly complete, and that part of the state historic site will soon be open for public viewing again.
Like other state historic sites, the Aycock Birthplace will be closed Friday, July 3, but open to [...]
RALEIGH – For more than 100 years, the Burnt Swamp Association has responded to the religious needs of the American Indian community in southeastern North Carolina. The service to that community is being recognized with a N.C. Highway Historical Marker, to be dedicated on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. on NC Highway 72 [...]
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NCLBPH) will kick off a new summer reading program at an event featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion from the North Carolina Symphony on June 25, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Governor Morehead School for the [...]
SEDALIA — Already famous for using his camera to shine a harsh light on racism in the American South, Alexander Rivera visited Palmer Memorial Institute in the early 1950s to document life at this prestigious African American prep school. He captured images of students, teachers and administrators far different than the civil rights marches often [...]
HALIFAX — To celebrate the 233rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, Historic Halifax is presenting a day of patriotic and family-friendly activities at both the state historic site and throughout the colonial-era town on July 4th. From 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., visitors may enjoy historic building tours, colonial toys and games, a parachutist jump, rock [...]
STATESVILLE — Explore what it would be like to be an archaeologist through the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site “Digging History” program, which begins today. “Digging History” gives students a chance to learn about how archaeological investigation is done and give them a deeper understanding of the history of the fort. “Digging History” is offered [...]
ROANOKE ISLAND— Roanoke Island Festival Park in partnership with the Town of Manteo and Musical Theatre students from Western Carolina University’s College of Fine and Performing Arts will perform as part of the America Celebrates program on July 4th at 8:00 p.m. at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performance and fireworks, provided by the Town [...]