RALEIGH – In 1956, archaeologist Stan South conducted the first archaeological investigations at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site and established his credentials as a pioneer in the field. His newly published title, “Archaeology at Colonial Brunswick,” now is available from the Historical Publications Section of the Office of Archives and History in the N.C. [...]
The museums and state historic sites within N.C. Department of Cultural Resources wrap up its inaugural 2nd Saturdays programs with a down-home good time. As one of the museums within Cultural Resources, the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will conclude the 2nd Saturdays summer programming by hosting “The Arts in Arsenal Park,” on Saturday, August 14, from [...]
DURHAM – American Indian folk tales and games at Stagville Plantation, early lessons in reading and writing along with folklore and history authors at Bennett Place, and a children’s festival with youthful artisans and kid-friendly vendors, make for a fun-filled itinerary at 2nd Saturdays programs on Aug. 14 in Durham. Families on a budget and [...]
| North Carolina’s State Historic Sites are well known for the interpretation and preservation of the state’s Civil War story, but combining that story with the arts is a fresh approach. On Aug. 14, 2nd Saturdays programs – a series of more than 100 free events that was organized to bring together artists, history and [...]
By Richard Barton
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 28, 2010) — In a special one-night-only performance, Icelandic-Canadian artist Freya Bjorg Olafson will present Avatar in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, Aug. 3rd. The performance will be held at the UNC School of the Arts’ Performance Place in the Catawba Arena Theater at 7 p.m. The Catawba Theatre is located on the ground level [...]
Free family fun that combines arts and history awaits Charlotte area residents on Aug. 14. State Historic Sites within an easy drive of the Queen City are participating in the statewide program 2nd Saturdays. Visitors can find working artists and authentic North Carolina culture at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site in Mecklenburg [...]
RALEIGH, N.C.-How much do two North Carolina Symphony concert tickets cost? For members of the new NCS Street Team, only a few hours. The North Carolina Symphony is enlisting college and high school-age volunteers to help promote its upcoming classical and pops seasons. Students in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding North Carolina communities [...]
RALEIGH – A free outdoor evening concert on the Capitol grounds will showcase North Carolina’s diverse music and dance traditions on Saturday, Aug.14. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on the south plaza. Visitors are encouraged to have some cash on hand, as there will be food, art, and CDs for sale during the 2nd [...]
Seafaring ships have wrecked in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, an area of treacherous waters off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, for more than 300 years. There was no organization to aid distressed sailors until 1874, when the U.S. Lifesaving Service was created. On Saturday, Aug. 14, the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will [...]
Come experience a perfect Labor Day weekend on the banks of the Yadkin River surrounded by mountain music, dance, food and beautiful scenery during the Happy Valley Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention. The festival starts on the evening of Friday, Sept. 3, with dancing and music followed by a full day of music competition, dance, children’s [...]
HATTERAS, N.C. – A nearly 400-year-old shipwreck reached its final home at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras early Tuesday morning. The wreckage was first uncovered in early 2008 by storms and tides in Corolla. North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources archeologists believe it could be the oldest shipwreck found to date in [...]
RALEIGH – The variety and beauty of the state’s faces and places are captured in the “Celebrate North Carolina: Faces and Places” photography exhibit, which will travel across North Carolina through Feb. 19, 2011. It will be displayed July 25-Aug. 11 at the Cleveland County Memorial Library in Shelby. Mayor Ted Alexander will speak at [...]
RALEIGH – North Carolina communities often take pride in their heritage and culture, and now five of them are being recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama with the Preserve America Community designation. Asheboro, Hendersonville, Hillsborough, Waxhaw, and Transylvania County have earned the designation by demonstrating that they protect and celebrate their heritage, use historic resources [...]
KURE BEACH -Lifeguards use them to show surf conditions. Olympians use them to convey pride and patriotism. But did you know that Civil War soldiers used flags for military movement and coordination on the battlefield? Learn more about these vital-and fun-communication tools at Fort Fisher State Historic Site’s program “Coded Communication in the Civil War” [...]
RALEIGH – Serene sea side scenes and rushing mountain waterfalls are among the many images in the “Celebrate North Carolina: Faces and Places” exhibit that comes to the Kinston- Lenoir County Public Library in Kinston July 23-Aug. 11. “Celebrate North Carolina” is an initiative of the Office of First Gentleman Bob Eaves (www.celebratenc.gov), and arranged [...]