Stephen Nicholson

Experiential Learning Director
919-814-6951

109 E. Jones Street
Raleigh , NC 27601

As an Education and Outreach team member, I serve as a strategic leader responsible for developing and implementing a robust visitor services program designed to elevate North Carolina's Capital Area as a premier destination for cultural and educational tourism, as well as support the statewide knowledge of and interest in DNCR’s Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund. My role employs a visionary approach to promoting visitation to downtown Raleigh's historical, cultural, and governmental sites and museums, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and leveraging key partnerships to expand reach and engagement across all 100 counties in North Carolina. I supervise the Experiential Learning Assistant Director, and the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund Manager.

I have been with DNCR since 2007, beginning my tenure at the NC Museum of History shortly after my first tour in Baghdad. During my time at the museum, I had the pleasure of working in the Director’s Office, Administration Section, and Marketing Section. I completed my undergraduate degree at North Carolina Central University and have since pursued graduate-level Data Analytics and Business Administration coursework. I also hold a Master of Science in Management and Leadership. I have held my current position since 2016, and I'm deeply passionate about helping patrons explore and appreciate North Carolina's rich culture. I aim to create memorable experiences that visitors can take back and share with their local and international communities.

Contact Me For:

  • General inquiries concerning group visits to the following sites: NC State Capitol, NC Executive Mansion, NC Legislative Building, NC Freedom Park, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, and NC Museum of History
  • Outbound software support
  • CAVS webpage updates/corrections
  • Statical information and demographic profiles related to group visitation at CAVS sites

A Fun Fact About Me: If you’ve ever visited the Story of North Carolina exhibit at the NC Museum of History, you might have seen a figure in a sailor's uniform that resembles me. That figure was modeled after my likeness.