HATTERAS ISLAND — Try painting, food tasting, or hearing about “the good ol’ days” on Hatteras Island at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in July. The Meekins Chandlery Gift Shop and Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are sponsors.
Award winning writer Ray McAllister, Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist, will reflect on his [...]
BEAUFORT – There is a lot to see and do at the North Carolina Maritime Museum this summer. Programs and activities range from to investigations of microscopic marine monsters to classes in boat handling. The exhibit “Traditional Watercraft” is a hands-on exploration of how traditional North Carolina boats were designed, built, and used, [...]
RALEIGH — Pack a picnic lunch, don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets, and come out to enjoy the July 4th holiday at the State Capitol’s annual celebration of America’s independence. This fun-filled, patriotic family event has become a downtown Raleigh tradition. The Saturday festivities are free and open to the public.
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SEDALIA — Already famous for using his camera to shine a harsh light on racism in the American South, Alexander Rivera visited Palmer Memorial Institute in the early 1950s to document life at this prestigious African American prep school. He captured images of students, teachers and administrators far different than the civil rights marches often [...]
HALIFAX — To celebrate the 233rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, Historic Halifax is presenting a day of patriotic and family-friendly activities at both the state historic site and throughout the colonial-era town on July 4th. From 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., visitors may enjoy historic building tours, colonial toys and games, a parachutist jump, rock [...]
STATESVILLE — Explore what it would be like to be an archaeologist through the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site “Digging History” program, which begins today. “Digging History” gives students a chance to learn about how archaeological investigation is done and give them a deeper understanding of the history of the fort. “Digging History” is offered [...]
ROANOKE ISLAND— Roanoke Island Festival Park in partnership with the Town of Manteo and Musical Theatre students from Western Carolina University’s College of Fine and Performing Arts will perform as part of the America Celebrates program on July 4th at 8:00 p.m. at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performance and fireworks, provided by the Town [...]
RALEIGH – Visitors to the Polk County Public Library in Columbus will get a fresh look at North Carolina through the “Telling Our Stories Photography Exhibit” which will be on display June 22 through July 13. The exhibit contains 50 images from the mountains to the coast that show different time periods. Organized by [...]
Do Jack Sparrow’s adventures in “Pirates of the Caribbean” even come close to the reality of life on the high seas during the Golden Age of Piracy, from 1689 to the 1720s? How has the popular perception of pirates influenced the historical interpretation of piracy?
Find out during the program A Pirate’s Life for Me? on [...]
The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex is still accepting applications from teachers for summer workshops. The museum invites teachers of all grades and disciplines to participate in archaeology workshops July 13-17 and July 20-24, 2009. Teachers may participate for one or two weeks. The course is designed to introduce the basics of archaeological [...]