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John Adams Document on View at State Capitol

July 16, 2009 – 3:57 pm

Politicks is the science of human happiness—and the Felicity of Societies depends entirely on the Constitutions of Government under which they live. John Adams
RALEIGH – One of the most important documents authored by John Adams, second president of the United States, was penned following questions from two North Carolinians about governance. That document became [...]

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State Capitol Closed Sunday, March 29, for Scheduled Maintenace Work

March 25, 2009 – 4:22 pm

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 [...]

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Cultural Resources Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 6, 2009 – 4:58 pm

From a United States First Lady to a famed educator to a pioneering parachutist, North Carolina women have made their mark on history. The Department of Cultural Resources offers a number of activities based around Women’s History Month in March.
The State Capitol, Raleigh: “The North Carolina Kids and the Great Depression” is a program on [...]

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