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, [...]
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 [...]
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 can [...]
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 [...]
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 the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Tory [...]
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 [...]