Press Releases

State Historic Preservation Office Begins Graham County Comprehensive Architectural Survey

Graham County has been chosen as the subject of a comprehensive survey of historic buildings and landscapes planned to take place in 2025. The 2025 architectural survey will intensively document historic buildings and landscapes from the 19th century through the 1970s.

Historic Halifax State Historic Site Hosts  'Halifax Resolves Days: Prelude to Revolution' on April 11-12, 2025

 On April 12, 1776, the 4th Provincial Congress in session at Halifax, N.C., passed a resolution that became known as “The Halifax Resolves.” In this document, North Carolinians declared their grievances against British rule and encouraged their delegates in the Continental Congress to

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Announces America 250 NC Grants to 58 Counties

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ America 250 NC initiative has dispersed nearly $1.2 million in a second round of grant funds across 58 counties in the state.

March 16, 2025 Bentonville Battlefield Reenactment Events Cancelled Due To Weather

Due to expected inclement weather, Sunday, March 16 events for Bentonville Battlefield’s 160th Reenactment are cancelled.

South Mountains State Park's Clear Creek Access to Reopen March 17

South Mountains State Park in Burke County is partially reopening March 17, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. The park has been closed since last fall due to widespread damage after Hurricane Helene.

'Cheers to 10 years,' a Birthday and Living History Celebration

Join us in celebrating with the dedicated staff of the CSS Neuse Museum, devoted volunteers, and Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum board members as we commemorate ten years of promoting local history.

State Archives to Host Free Virtual Program on the Regulation of Midwives, 1900-1940

This Women’s History Month, learn about changes to the practice of midwifery in the early twentieth century in North Carolina.

Summer Camp Registration March 1 at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Summer camp registration opens March 1 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) for a season filled with adventures indoors and outdoors for children ages 5 to 14.

2025 Women’s History Month Programs Planned

Throughout March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, agencies within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will showcase the remarkable contributions of North Carolina women through special programs and exhibits.

Bentonville Battlefield Anniversary Event Set for March 15-16

Experience history come alive at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site 160th anniversary program March 15-16. Thousands of living historians from across the country will descend on Bentonville Battlefield for one of the nation’s largest battle reenactments.