Press Releases

North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug. 5-30

The North Carolina Zoo will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a special admission deal for Randolph County residents.

Public Input Opportunity for Pisgah View State Park Master Plan

The third public information meeting for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, from 5-7 p.m.

North Carolina Museum of History Launches Statewide Engagement Process

The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a statewide community engagement process in preparation for the upcoming

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.

Sailors in the Summer: Ironclads and Naval Living History

The transformative impact of naval advancements and technologies significantly influenced the outcome of the American Civil War despite receiving lesser attention than the land battles.

History for Lunch: The Venus Pompeiana Project: Unlocking Pompeii's Colonial Past

The Museum of the Albemarle will host an additional History for Lunch on Wednesday, August 14, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. 

Make It, Take It Let’s Build It!

Join the Museum of the Albemarle for a Make It, Take It program on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m.

North Carolina Museum of History Announces New Maritime Museums Leadership

The North Carolina Museum of History is pleased to announce that Maria Vann will now lead the three

Six North Carolina Students Among First ‘America’s Field Trip’ Awardees

Today, the N.C.

History for Lunch: Restoration of Hyde County’s Historic Octagon House

The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly History for Lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at noon in the Gaither Auditorium.  Master carpenter and housewright Russell Steele will discuss the restoration of Hyde County’s 1857 Octagon House.