December 10, 2007 – 11:58 am
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During the recent State Employee Recognition Week, State Archaeologist Steve Claggett shared his story. The Office of State Archaeology is part of the Division of Archives and History in the Department of Cultural Resources.
Donnie Taylor, site manager for the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, takes viewers on a tour of the Harper House (ca. 1855), which was used during the battle as a hospital. The house is furnished as a Civil War field hospital.
The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the last full-scale action of the […]
April 24, 2008 – 10:14 am
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Hundreds of North Carolina students will gather on Saturday, April 26, at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh to celebrate History Day. Archives and History Education Supervisor Joann Williford talks about the annual competition (:33). Next, three North Carolinians share memories of cultural experiences (4:47). April is Jazz […]
In this video podcast, artist Steed Taylor talks about his new works found on trails throughout the N.C. Museum of Art Park. The paintings celebrate Earth Day Raleigh, which will be held at the Museum Park on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which is free, happens rain or shine. The Museum […]
April 15, 2008 – 10:51 am
In this video podcast, Tia Herring, Park Manager at the N.C. Museum of Art, and Gwen Hastings, Program Coordinator of Performing Arts and Film at the museum, speak about Earth Day Raleigh at the Museum Park on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which is free, happens rain or shine. The Museum […]
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It’s spring cleaning time, and we asked a couple of our experts from Cultural Resources to give us some tips and techniques on protecting items such as clothing, quilts, paper, and photos. Spencer Waldron, Objects Conservator at the North Carolina Museum of History, talks about the care of textiles (:30). Next, […]
Aimee Elizabeth Isbell, 2007 NC Poetry Out Loud Champion recites a poem, and talks about her experiences. The competition was sponsored in North Carolina by the North Carolina Arts Council.
April is National Poetry Month, and the North Carolina Arts Council is featuring poets from around the state on its Writers and Books page.
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Today’s show features a behind the scenes look at a Hollywood film, cultural memories from North Carolinians, and a look at a new exhibit at the Museum of History that soars.
First up, for one North Carolina State Historic Site, it was Hooray for Hollywood. (:58) “Leatherheads,” starring George Clooney, […]
March 15, 2008 – 10:40 am
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Today’s show highlights women’s history month, and a conversation with a librarian who is working to put reading at the top of everyone’s summer to-do lists. First up, Cultural Resources historian Ansley Wegner shares glimpses into North Carolina history, courtesy of the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker program (:45). […]