Press Releases

Find out more about the world of freaky (and not-so-freaky) frogs when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts its 22nd annual Reptile & Amphibian Day, Saturday, March 12.

Planning for interactive spaces to engage young minds and bodies are coming to the North Carolina Transportation Museum and Tryon Palace thanks to a generous $115,000 grant from the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trusts to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR).

Reed Gold Mine will offer "Women at Reed Gold Mine" tours every Saturday in March to highlight how women lived inside and outside the homestead.

The North Carolina Symphony, led by guest conductor Andrew Grams, will perform Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony on Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27.

Tryon Palace will offer four behind-the-scenes tours in March at the costume shop and through the gardens. 

Special tours and other programs highlight influence of women on history in March.

Watch the fanged but friendly giant turtle in “Destroy All Planets,” on the big screen at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on First Friday, March 4.

The powerful voice of acclaimed gospel singer Mary D. Williams will ring out at the State Capitol in honor of Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.

The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show will open on Friday, March 4, with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m.in the Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park.