Tag Archives: The State Capitol Historic Site

Capitol Hosts Free “Scare on the Square” Event October 17

October 6, 2009 – 9:59 am

RALEIGH — Fact will be more chilling than fiction Saturday, Oct. 17, during the State Capitol’s hair-raising but family-friendly event “Scare on the Square.” From 5:30-9:30 p.m., old-fashioned carriage rides and live bluegrass music performed by the Southern String Band will delight young and old as they wait outside to be taken on “spooky” guided [...]

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State Capitol Exhibit Employs Youthful Perspective to Teach Government Fundamentals

October 2, 2009 – 3:53 pm

RALEIGH – A new exhibit at the State Capitol explores how government worked in the 19th century when the building housed all three branches of government. Checks and Balances: How Government Works at the North Carolina State Capitol is an exhibit that delves into the composition and operation of the state’s leadership. The exhibit [...]

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Volunteer Docents Needed to Share State Capitol Facts

October 2, 2009 – 3:42 pm

RALEIGH – What happened to the first State House, who actually built the Capitol, and why does George Washington’s statue wear a skirt are some of the useful tidbits shared by docent volunteers at the State Capitol. Docents give tours to student and adult groups who travel to Raleigh from all over the state [...]

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State Capitol Features Free Lunchtime Concert August 14

August 12, 2009 – 11:27 am

RALEIGH (Aug. 11, 2009)—Eat lunch on the State Capitol grounds Friday, Aug. 14 and hear the sounds of the 1700s through 1860s at a free concert on the plaza http://www.nchistoricsites.org/capitol Featuring the Huckleberry Brothers string band, the musical concert is from noon-1 p.m. The Capitol Concerts are a festive series of free lunchtime performances [...]

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