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 [...]
SEDALIA—The extraordinary story of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown will take center stage at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Sedalia on Thursday, June 11, in a colorful program featuring poetry, traditional spirituals, tours, and an oral history, which will recall the life and contributions of this 20th century educator and civil rights leader. Presented [...]
BATH – Competitors will again swing their mallets during the popular Cut-Throat Croquet Tournament on the Bonner House green during Bath Fest on May 16. While boasting craft and music displays, theatrical performances, music and food from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the day will honor the contributions of John Lawson, English explorer and surveyor. [...]
STATESVILLE —Recall the bloody struggle of the 1754-1763 French and Indian War at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, as cannons roar and muskets thunder during the fifth annual “War for Empire” program.
Reenactors portraying soldiers, Indians and civilians will evoke the fierce 18th-century struggle between England and France [...]
RALEIGH — The State Capitol will be closed to visitors Sunday, March 29, for scheduled maintenance. Crews from Progress Energy will be finishing installation of a new transformer, and power must be shut off in the historic building while this work is being done. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Capitol will re-open Monday, March 30, at [...]
BATH – Competitors will again swing their mallets during the popular Cut-Throat Croquet Tournament on the Bonner House green during Bath Fest on May 16. While boasting craft and music displays, theatrical performances, music and food from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the day will honor the contributions of John Lawson, English explorer and surveyor. [...]
February 27, 2009 – 4:06 pm
Exhibits Come Alive Before Your Eyes During “Night at the N.C. Transportation Museum”
SPENCER – Visitors touring the N.C. Transportation Museum “after hours” Friday, March will see and hear something special. Exhibits will come alive, as those who worked and lived around the machines of the past tell their tales. Volunteers and interpretive historians in period [...]
December 4, 2008 – 9:37 am
WINNABOW - Travel back in time to a colonial Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 6, at Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson State Historic Site in Winnabow. From 1-6 p.m., visitors can see Colonial Williamsburg-inspired holiday decorations and make a real colonial-style Christmas ornament to take home. Using natural materials and traditional fruits, staff and volunteers created wreaths, garland, [...]
December 1, 2008 – 5:12 pm
RALEIGH—Continuing a decades-long tradition at the North Carolina’s Capitol, Gov. Mike Easley and First Lady Mary Easley will light the colorfully decorated state Christmas tree Wednesday, Dec. 10. Sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh and the N.C. State Capitol staff, this free, public celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with luminaries being lit [...]