Topics Related to North Carolina Historic Sites

Friends of Fort Fisher Receives $75,000 Grant from the PNC Foundation to Support Immersive Educational Resource

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has received a $75,000 award through a grant from the PNC Foundation to Friends of Fort Fisher.

Vance Birthplace State Historic Prepares to Reopen Following Hurricane Helene

The grounds and visitors center at Vance Birthplace State Historic Site will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 10, more than two months after the site was closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The site will resume regular operating hours, which are Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site Receives $114,500 from North Carolina Land and Water Fund

The North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites has been awarded $114,500 to acquire five acres of land adjacent to the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial Prepares to Welcome Visitors Following Hurricane Helene Damage and Closure

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 10, more than two months after the site was forced to close in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

N.C. Executive Mansion Announces Dates for 2024 Holiday Open House

 North Carolina’s Executive Mansion, the “people’s house,” will open its historic doors again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House Dec.

State Capitol to Host Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open House

Join the North Carolina State Capitol and Governor Roy Cooper for the annual tree-lighting tradition on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Holiday Open House Planned for Dec. 7-8 at N.C. Governor’s Western Residence

 Celebrate the holiday season at the Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House, Dec. 7-8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead

You're invited to join us at Christmas by Candlelight - Experience an 1870s North Carolina Christmas with Duke Homestead!

Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead

You're invited to join us at Christmas by Candlelight - Experience an 1870s North Carolina Christmas with Duke Homestead!

Historic Stagville presents Whippersnappers, a site-specific installation by Library of Congress artist-in-residence Maya Freelon

Opening Nov.