Monthly Archives: July 2009

Historic Census Data from State Library Reveals Dramatic Changes

RALEIGH – According to the US Census Bureau, Cary grew nearly 7% last year and is the third-fastest growing community with a population over 100,000 in North America (based on rate of gain). Raleigh ranks eighth, with a population increase edging toward 4%. Of the top ten fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States, [...]

August Programs at N.C. Museum of History

For free activities to fill summer days, check out August’s programs at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Enjoy free popcorn and beverages during the 1926 movie “The Black Pirate.” Bring the kids, ages 5 to 9, to make a model workboat on Aug. 6. Drop by for a lunchtime lecture on Aug. 12 [...]

CSS Neuse-Caswell Memorial Will Hold Free Living History Re-enactment

KINSTON — The sound of colonial cannons firing, the sight of patriot troops drilling and the smell of an old-fashioned summer picnic will fill the eyes and ears at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site-Governor Richard Caswell Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 15, during a celebration of America’s independence. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., families [...]

Highway Marker for Chimney Rock

RALEIGH –Described by a British traveler as “an isolated rock, looming against the sky which is of circular form, and resembles the principal turret of a stupendous castle,” the 315-foot Chimney Rock monolith remains awe inspiring today. The natural marvel is a major tourist destination, and will be recognized by the N.C. Department of Cultural [...]

Libraries to the Rescue

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has produced a series of Podcasts featuring five State Librarians on the subject “Libraries to the Rescue,” describing the roles that libraries are playing in supporting their communities in these tough economic times. North Carolina’s State Librarian Mary Boone was recently featured in the series. Libraries to [...]

New Archaeological Discoveries at Town Creek Indian Mound Prove Humans Lived There 3,000 Years Earlier Than Historians Thought

MT. GILEAD — Recent archaeological excavations at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site have uncovered evidence that man lived at the site as far back as 13,000 years ago, some 3,000 years earlier than previously thought. Digs conducted June 22-26 uncovered a spear point thought to be the oldest artifact ever found at Town [...]

SECCA Presenting Spoken-Word Performance by Artist Kianga Ford

Kianga Ford — 34 x 52 x 40, The Story of this Place: Winston Salem Opening Event: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Garage (110 West 7th Street) Free, Open to the Public Questions: 336.397.2107 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — As part of its 2009 public art program Inside Out: Artists in the [...]

Learn About Soldier Recruitment for the French & Indian War in North Carolina at Fort Dobbs

STATESVILLE — Earn a few shillings, serve the British Crown and protect the colonial frontier! A recruiting party of N.C. Provincial soldiers defending the colony during the French and Indian War will be at Fort Dobbs looking for new recruits during “Gone for a Soldier,” a free living history program to be held Saturday, July [...]

30th Annual Revolutionary War Battle Re-enactment Planned at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site

SANFORD — A re-enactment of the “fiery” confrontation July 29, 1781, between Patriots and Loyalists will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site near Sanford. One of America’s most authentic Revolutionary War battle re-enactments, this program recalls an actual raid and attack by the much-feared [...]

John Adams Document on View at State Capitol

Politicks is the science of human happiness—and the Felicity of Societies depends entirely on the Constitutions of Government under which they live. John Adams RALEIGH – One of the most important documents authored by John Adams, second president of the United States, was penned following questions from two North Carolinians about governance. That document became [...]

“Telling Our Stories” Photography Exhibit at Library

RALEIGH – Visitors to the Cleveland County Memorial Library in Shelby can see North Carolina as they’ve never seen it before in the “Telling Our Stories” Photography Exhibit. It includes 50 images from the state’s mountains to the coast that show different events and time periods. The Friends of the Library will host an opening [...]

Free Lunchtime Concert July 24 to Celebrate Reopening of Renovated Capitol Walkways

RALEIGH — Bring lunch to the State Capitol grounds Friday, July 24, for a free concert to celebrate the reopening of the south plaza and south walkways of Capitol Square. Featuring the Southern String Band, this concert will last from noon-1 p.m. and kicks off the Capitol Concert Series, a festive series of free lunchtime [...]

Fort Dobbs Historic Site’s “Hands on History”

STATESVILLE — For some free family fun, drop by Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville on Saturday, July 18, for a “Hands on History” program spotlighting how 18th-century soldiers lived here during the French and Indian War. At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., visitors of all ages will have a chance to step into [...]

Summer Living History Program: Artillery at the Arsenal

Join us as Museum of the Cape Fear sends July out with a bang! Between 1862 and 1865 the Fayetteville Arsenal produced thousands of artillery projectiles for the Confederacy, as well as gun carriages and related equipment. Sunday, July 26 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Civil War reenactors will present talks on Civil War artillery, [...]

Bennett Place Historic Site to Hold Re-enactment of Civil War Occupation by Union Troops

DURHAM — Drop by Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham July 18-19 to experience what life was like in North Carolina for soldiers and civilians alike during the post-Civil War occupation of the state by Union troops. Visitors will have a chance to see authentically-costumed Union troops posted as sentries along Hillsborough Road and [...]