Topics Related to North Carolina Historic Sites

Fort Dobbs To Showcase Cherokee Culture July 27

Fort Dobbs will highlight the resilience of Native American culture with a visit by a group of educators known as the Atsila Anotasgi or “Fire Builders” on July 27.

The State Capitol Set to Reopen After Year-Long Construction Project

The North Carolina State Capitol will reopen to the public on Monday, July 8, following the completion of a major construction and restoration project.

Fourth of July at the North Carolina State Capitol

This 4th of July, a Raleigh tradition continues with music and a ceremony on the Capitol grounds.

Family Farm Animal Day at Duke Homestead

Come visit Duke Homestead and learn about the creatures typically found on a farm in the late-19th century!

Bentonville’s June Event 'Heavy Thunder' to Feature Cannon and Musket Demonstrations

The sound of cannonfire during the Battle of Bentonville, it was said, boomed with a distinct echo.

“The din of battle roared like one continuous peel of heavy thunder,” wrote one eyewitness.

The Duke Endowment Pledges $2.5 Million to Duke Homestead to Preserve Important N.C. History

As part of its 100th year anniversary, The Duke Endowment has approved a $2.5 million grant to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, the largest private monetary gift ever given to a state historic site from a single donor.

Cannon Trust Grants to Enhance N.C. State Historic Sites

Two North Carolina state historic sites — Historic Edenton and Historic Halifax — will enhance education and preservation activities thanks to grants from the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust Number One. Established upon Charles A.

Fort Dobbs to Highlight History June 1

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a special “Highlighted History” event on June 1.  Visitors will learn about the June 1761 invasion of the Cherokee’s homeland by a British army commanded by James Grant.  Re-enactors will illustrate life on campaign as experienced by Br

Martin Named as Executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina; Bragg to Retire After 15 Years

Dr. Jay Martin has been appointed as the new executive director of the Battleship North Carolina effective May 31, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today. Martin takes over the role from Captain Terry Bragg, who will retire June 1.

Alamance Battleground to Host 'Fight for the Backcountry-Battle of Alamance Reenactment' May 18

 Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will host a reenactment of the 1771 Battle of Alamance, Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.