Press Releases

Getting Pumpkin Spicy at the Aquarium!

Underwater shenanigans with pumpkins, eerie frozen treats and sunken secrets await at Spooky Seas Saturday, Oct. 19 – Friday, Nov. 1 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The ghoulish fun is included with an Aquarium admission during regular hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office Receives African American Civil Rights Grant from the National Park Service

The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office has received an African American Civil Rights (AACR) Grant from the National Park Service to undertake an architectural survey of resources associated with the Civil Rights movement in northeastern North Carolina.

Mourning Etiquette, Rituals, and Jewelry in the Victorian Era Program at CSS Neuse Museum

Step back in time with the CSS Neuse Museum to explore the captivating customs of Victorian-era mourning with the program “Mourning Etiquette, Rituals, and Jewelry in the Victorian Era,” highlighting the extensive collection of mourning items owned by reenactor and historian Thomas Bailey.

Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribe to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

An American Indian tribe that settled in southeastern North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

State Parks Closures Through October, All Programming Canceled Across the State

All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

Celebrate NC Museum of History’s Farewell Weekend with Live Music

The North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a transformative journey that will redefine how visitors experience the state’s rich history. As part of this project, the physical museum building will close to the public on Oct.

State Parks Closures Due to Hurricane Helene, Including Monarch Festival Cancellation

Due to expected impacts of Hurricane Helene, Gorges State Park and Mount Mitchell State Park will be closed Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26-27.

The Mountain Monarch Festival at Gorges, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, has been cancelled.

History for Lunch: American Indian Tribes of North Carolina: Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe

The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 20,  at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium. Dr.

State Archives to Host Virtual Program on its Podcast, 'Connecting the Docs'

Meet the team behind "Connecting the Docs," the State Archives of North Carolina’s podcast.

N.C. American Indian Heritage Commission Receives Grant to Fund Oral History Project

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is excited to announce a new oral history project, supported by a $141,264 Public Engagement with Historical Records Grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.