NEW BERN — “Scientific Passport Through Time” brings a fun-filled day of experiments and activities to Tryon Palace on Saturday, April 13. Held in conjunction with the North Carolina Science Festival’s multi-day, statewide celebration, Tryon Palace and Craven Community College will provide children of all ages with an opportunity to conduct hands-on experiments that bring [...]
December 28, 2012 – 4:02 pm
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources will present a number programs throughout 2013 in observance of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, which declared that “all persons held as slaves” in the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” The department [...]
December 20, 2012 – 2:00 pm
DURHAM — Stephanie Hardy is the new site manager at Historic Stagville in Durham, and finds that the many stories to tell there — about American Indian history, African American history, women’s history, agricultural practices, or period craftsmanship — offer endless opportunities to engage the public. Sharing the experiences and practices of past generations at [...]
December 20, 2012 – 12:29 pm
On Thursday, January 17 at 2 p.m. join New Bern Native Anthony Lilly and special guests as they illuminate the life of pioneering photographer Bayard Wootten, sharing her rich family history, her road to success, and her passion for the artistic medium which she used brilliantly to document the American South. Anthony Lilly, a New [...]
December 10, 2012 – 4:00 pm
FOUR OAKS — Bentonville Battlefield is closing out 2012 with an increase in visitation numbers. There was a 60 percent increase in visitation numbers this October compared to October last year, and a 4.3 percent increase in November. The nearly 600 visitors to the Dec. 1 “Civil War Christmas” program should help make for a [...]
December 7, 2012 – 10:38 am
HALIFAX – Visitation has been on the rise at Historic Halifax State Historic Site and since August has steadily climbed. Each month has seen an increase over the corresponding month the previous year. August saw a 74 percent increase, September an 8.4 percent increase, October a 29 percent increase and November a 10 percent increase. Such [...]
December 6, 2012 – 10:52 am
MOUNT GILEAD – On Dec. 21, the Mayan long count calendar officially “runs out of time,” leading some to predict that the world will end. However, we plan to be here later that night, so come join the staff at Town Creek Indian Mound at 6 p.m. for what will be our final astronomy program for 2012 at one of [...]
December 4, 2012 – 3:30 pm
RALEIGH — Since July, State Capitol visitation numbers have been rising steadily. The month of October saw the biggest jump with a 43 percent increase in visitation numbers over the previous year. More tours, a variety of special programs and even a film crew all boosted visitation numbers. Such increases are part of a year-long trend at [...]
November 21, 2012 – 4:50 pm
MANTEO — Roanoke Island Festival Park and the Friends of Elizabeth II recognized volunteers at an awards banquet held on November 9. A total of 4312.8 hours of service were volunteered throughout the Park which included various venues. Ruth Poinsch and John Vang were given special recognition for their many years of service. Five volunteers [...]
November 19, 2012 – 12:52 pm
HALIFAX — Colonial Christmas traditions along with a lively Christmas Parade will combine to create a festive atmosphere for all on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Costumed re-enactors of the 5th North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line will depict the life of Revolutionary War-era through military drills, campfire cooking and more at [...]
November 16, 2012 – 9:52 am
Brighten your December with a Raleigh tradition, the Capitol Tree Lighting, and then walk to the N.C. Museum of History for hands-on fun. Also in December, take in a musical performance by the Happy Valley Pals, who will present the special holiday tradition “Breaking Up Christmas.” Children will delight in the month’s programs created just [...]
November 8, 2012 – 9:08 am
Musket firing at the coast, a patriotic parade and concert in the Piedmont and a timeline of military history in the west are just a few of the ways visitors can commemorate Veterans Day with the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. On Sunday, November 11, join Tryon Palace in New Bern for a special salute to the [...]
November 1, 2012 – 5:00 pm
KURE BEACH — School children from across North Carolina are finding their way to Fort Fisher State Historic Site this fall to get a close-up look at Civil War history. As observance of the Civil War Sesquicentennial continues, fourth graders studying North Carolina History get to walk the same paths used by Union and Confederate [...]
October 30, 2012 – 5:30 pm
RALEIGH — Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit.” Union County Public Library in Monroe will host the exhibit from Nov. 7-28, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the Civil War [...]
October 11, 2012 – 5:00 pm
MOUNT GILEAD–A crisp autumn evening, a movie under starry skies, and a meteor shower await participants of the “Shooting Stars Sleepover” Town Creek Indian Mound on Saturday, Oct. 20. “Get your tent, camping chairs and blankets for what may be the best meteor shower of 2012,” advises Town Creek Site Manager Rich Thompson. “Come enjoy some great [...]