Press Releases

While admiring the much loved altarpiece by Giotto or other beautiful artwork at the North Carolina Museum of Art, one rarely thinks of what it takes to make them look so good.

The human faces, prophetic words and moments of struggle are reflected in "The Road to the Promised Land:  Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement," a free exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle through June 25.

Resolve to try something new this year at "Town Creek Under the Stars" Saturday, Jan. 16.

The story of a fallen North Carolina World War II veteran will come to life thanks to the efforts of teacher Lou Ann Rives and student Joseph Chong of Charlotte.

Bryce Lane, a three-time Emmy Award winning television personality, will begin Tryon Palace's 2016 garden lecture series Saturday, Jan. 16.

The origins and impact of slavery in North Carolina, Cabarrus County and the benefits of slave labor to Reed Gold Mine will be examined during Black History Month. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site will offer "Black Gold: North Carolina Slavery and Reed Gold Mine" tours Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 1 p.m. and examine the area's social and economic environment during John Reed's lifetime.

Volunteers are the face of the State Capitol as they greet visitors and give tours to children and adults. The North Carolina State Capitol is seeking volunteers interested in becoming docents.

The North Carolina Symphony, led by conductor Marcelo Lehninger, will perform Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16, at 8 p.m., in Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

A virtual tour of all North Carolina state parks - through the eyes of park rangers and their coworkers - will debut in a theater setting Jan. 2 as part of the launch of the state parks 2016 centennial celebration, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

Tryon Palace will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution with a free ceremony Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at noon outside the Craven County Courthouse.