Press Releases

Gorges State Park to Host Third Annual Mountain Monarch Festival Sept. 28

Gorges State Park in Transylvania County will host its third annual Mountain Monarch Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park’s visitor center.

History for Lunch North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster - the Ongoing Project to Identify Service

The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. Chris Meekins, born and raised in Elizabeth City, has been a public historian in the state of N.C. for over 30 years.

Aquarium, Ferry System Partner to Put Sustainability First for Riders

Making waves that have a ripple effect is at the heart of a new initiative to make the North Carolina Ferry System more sustainable, beginning with the Southport and Fort Fisher visitor centers. Riders will find only aluminum cans for water, soda and other drinks in the vending machines.

North Carolina Arts Council Announces $11.5 Million in FY2024-25 Grant Awards

The North Carolina Arts Council announced today $11.5 million in grant awards for Fiscal Year 2024–25. Three hundred sixty-six grant awards will support nonprofit arts organizations, schools, after-school programs, municipalities, and artists in all 100 counties this year.

Shielded Amber Lights Help Protect Wildlife

In an attempt designed to protect wildlife, 200 new exterior light fixtures, bollards and lampposts have been installed at Jennette’s Pier this summer. The wildlife friendly lighting emits shielded, amber light.

The North Carolina Museum of History Seeks Community Input for Future Exhibits

WHAT: Winston-Salem Community Gathering

WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6–7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library, 1110 East Seventh St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Baby Baboon Joins Band at North Carolina Zoo

Guests at the North Carolina Zoo may have noticed a new addition to the Zoo’s band (or group) of Hamadryas baboons.

The North Carolina Museum of History Is an Absolute Must-Visit This Fall!

The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a calendar full of events as the long summer days fade into the cozy glow of autumn!

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

An American Indian tribe linked to a settlement primarily in the northern Piedmont region straddling Person County, N.C.,  and Halifax County, Va., soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

North Carolina Zoo Celebrates 50 WILD Years with C’sar Elephant

The North Carolina Zoo and its original elephant, C’sar, have officially marked 50 WILD Years together. C’sar’s journey from the wild plains of Kenya to his home in Asheboro is a story of survival, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of one of nature's most magnificent creatures.