February 13, 2009 – 6:29 pm
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources today unveiled an interactive component of its Web site www.ncculture.com/interactive that highlights North Carolina’s role in the French and Indian War.
“This online project combines traditional and experiential learning,” said Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle. “It’s a fun and engaging way for teachers and students of [...]
January 30, 2009 – 7:02 pm
February is Black History Month, and the podcast takes a look at some events that honor the state’s African American heritage. First up, a conversation with Emily Grant of the N.C. Museum of History about its annual African American Heritage Celebration. Next, Terra Schramm, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the State Capitol talks about the Read-In being [...]
January 27, 2009 – 4:49 pm
RALEIGH –African American history is being celebrated in February, but can be studied and observed through agencies of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources every day.
“A History of African Americans in North Carolina,” one of six African American history books available through the N.C. Historical Publications Section, relates that history from pre-Colonial days to 2001. [...]
December 5, 2008 – 5:28 pm
Today’s show is all about the holidays. We’ll hear about stocking stuffers, holiday shows, and things to do with the family that don’t cost a whole lot. First up is Bill Owens from Historical Publications, who talks about holiday offerings for history fans. Next, Andrea Lawson, performing arts director of the N.C. Arts Council talks about upcoming [...]
November 19, 2008 – 6:38 pm
EDENTON—Recalling both the triumph and tragedy of a famous African-American family from Edenton, Historic Edenton State Historic Site will host the international premiere of “The Harriet Jacobs Family Papers” on Saturday, Nov. 22. Edited by Dr. Jean Fagan Yellin, “The Harriet Jacobs Family Papers” (University of North Carolina Press) will be presented to the world [...]
November 6, 2008 – 4:28 pm
RALEIGH (Nov.5, 2008)—Who links Mount Rushmore with the first Tar Heel to fall in the Civil War and Gov. Charles B. Aycock? The answer is Gutzon Borglum, the distinguished American sculptor of four massive presidential busts and also of two monuments in Raleigh’s Capitol Square, the likenesses of Henry Lawson Wyatt and Gov. Aycock.
Conservators from the [...]
November 3, 2008 – 11:19 am
RALEIGH—To improve public accessibility to the State Capitol and its grounds, restoration will begin in mid-November on Union Square in downtown Raleigh. The project will feature an extensive rehab of the Capitol grounds’ walkways, focusing on repairing uneven sections of concrete and improving accessibility to the square. Existing walks between the northeast corner of Union [...]
October 27, 2008 – 10:01 am
RALEIGH – Andrew Johnson became America’s 17th president the day after President Lincoln was assassinated. Three tumultuous years later, he was the first president to be impeached.
“Andrew Johnson and the Challenge of Presidential Leadership after the Civil War” will be presented at the State Capitol at noon, Dec. 1, by Dr. Dan T. Carter, one [...]
October 24, 2008 – 10:32 am
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Today’s show highlights a busy day for State Historic Sites, talks about the arts in the lives of North Carolinians, and focuses a lens on a traveling photography exhibit. First up, Keith Hardison, Director of State Historic Sites, details the fun that will be had on October 25 [...]
October 24, 2008 – 9:37 am
RALEIGH—Fact may chill even more than fiction Saturday, Oct. 25, during the State Capitol’s hair-raising but family friendly event, “Scare on the Square.” From 5-9:30 p.m., ‘spooky’ 30-minute guided tours of this 1840s building that has seen so much history will be offered to young and old alike. Free and open to the public, these [...]