RALEIGH, N.C.-Two celebrated vocalist talents join Music Director Grant Llewellyn and the North Carolina Symphony for a powerful finale to the 2009-2010 Raleigh Classical season, “A Night at the Opera.” Phyllis Pancella and Stephen Powell headline a program that offers a select entry into twelve of the finest operas and musicals ever written. The concert [...]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (March 31, 2010) — The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), which has been closed for renovations, is reopening July 15, 2010 at 7 p.m. with a free public celebration. Following the reopening on July 15, SECCA will continue the celebration with special events such as dance performances, lectures and films scheduled for [...]
RALEIGH — The popular “Native Carolinians: The Indians of North Carolina,” by Theda Perdue and Christopher Arris Oakley, is available in a new and updated edition from the Historical Publications Section of N.C. Office of Archives and History, within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. First published in 1985 and reprinted five times over 25 [...]
March 31, 2010 – 11:32 am
Preserving American history begins with the protection of historic documents, especially those held by cultural institutions in archives, libraries, and museums. The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources announces the second cycle of the “Traveling Archivist Program” which provides onsite assistance to organizations that house historic records and archival collections. This pilot project identifies North [...]
March 31, 2010 – 11:20 am
Three Confederate flags that were once carried into battle will now be carefully transported to West Virginia for specialized conservation treatment. These banners, the colors of the 24th, 34th and 38th N.C. Troops, are part of the flag collection at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Restoration of these flags requires expensive textile treatment, [...]
March 31, 2010 – 11:14 am
According to Dr. Margaret Humphreys, both the North and South attempted to use an early form of germ warfare during the Civil War. The internationally recognized scholar will explore this topic during the lecture The South’s Secret Weapons: Disease, Environment and the Civil War on Tuesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at the N.C. Museum [...]
March 31, 2010 – 10:49 am
Public health-related documents are well represented within the digital collections of the State Library of North Carolina. To give users a convenient access point to this information, and in preparation for future digitization efforts, the library has introduced the new Web interface HealthPathNC, at http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/digital/healthpath/index.html. “Through this portal, users can more easily access collections such [...]
Public health-related documents are well represented within the digital collections of the State Library of North Carolina. To give users a convenient access point to this information, and in preparation for future digitization efforts, the library has introduced the new Web interface HealthPathNC, at http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/digital/healthpath/index.html. “Through this portal, users can more easily access collections such [...]
The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer sustained storm damage on Sunday to the Back Shop, Roundhouse, Power House and other areas. Staff is assessing the damage, but expects that a portion of the Site will re-open March 30 for regular hours at 9:00 a.m. Please contact the Museum prior to a visit at 704-636-2889 [...]
DURHAM – An additional 91 acres is now part of the Historic Stagville State Historic Site in Durham, which makes available more natural wooded area in this urbanizing region. Through the efforts of the Triangle Land Conservancy and a successful grant application to the N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund, the site has more than doubled [...]
What are 2nd Saturdays? 2nd Saturdays are over 100 events that bring together history and authentic North Carolina culture. The fun will take place at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13, 2011. Each site will have its own stylized theme; and many [...]
| Venues and Schedules | News and Features | Videos | Pictures | FAQ | Families on a budget are always looking for fun things to do that don’t cost an arm and a leg. North Carolina artists are always looking for new places to showcase their talents. The Department of Cultural Resources has responded [...]
MANTEO – Nationally known Civil War historian Ed Bearss will give a presentation on the Battle of Roanoke Island at the Outer Banks History Center Associates annual membership meeting Monday April 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Indoor Theater in Manteo. Bearss, former Chief Historian for the National Park Service [...]
WILMINGTON, NC – The Easter Bunny has returned and is hiding eggs all over Battleship Park for the 3rd annual Eater Egg Hunt on April 2, 2010 at 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 2:00 pm at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. Children, ages 2 – 9, will have an eggscelent time scurrying around the park trying [...]
The new exhibit Scouting: 100 Years of Adventure at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1910 more than 100 million people have experienced the excitement and benefits of this organization. The small exhibit, developed by the Occoneechee Council based in Raleigh, offers a [...]