In 2022, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is celebrating 50 years as a state cabinet-level agency with regional celebrations and online content throughout the year. DNCR is responsible for North Carolina treasures literally from A to Z – from the arts to the zoo – spanning the entire state.
As DNCR celebrates its 50th anniversary all year long, the agency is proud to present three special events across the state, “DNCR Days.” These free events are open to the public and will feature offerings from across the department, with opportunities to learn more about our zoo and aquariums; museums of art, history, and science; state parks; historic sites and more.
“We invite you to join in our 50th celebration by visiting some of our many sites and engaging in the programming we offer, both in person and digitally,” said Secretary Reid Wilson. “We are proud to serve all of you and look forward to continuing this service into the next 50 years and beyond.”
Join the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for one, or all three, of our DNCR Days events or visit one of our sites anytime to take in some of the VERY BEST of North Carolina.
DNCR Days Events:
• Saturday, April 2 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, June 4 at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. NCDNCR's mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state's history, conserving the state's natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.
NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, three science museums, three aquariums and Jennette's Pier, 41 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the N.C. Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, and the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please visit www.ncdcr.gov.