Press Releases

Roanoke River State Trail Reaches Full Designation, Additional Access on Dan, Haw, and Yadkin Rivers State Trails Also Designated

The Roanoke River State Trail (RRST) is the first North Carolina state trail to be fully designated, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

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

WHAT: Asheville Community Gathering

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6–7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hatch Coworking | 45 S French Broad Ave, Suite 170, Asheville, NC 28801

Butterflies, moths take over natural sciences museum at BugFest Sept. 14

Get buggy with it when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts BugFest on Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

North Carolina Museum of History Prepares for October Closing as Part of Upcoming Redesign

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 Oct.

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 – The Spanish Colonial Trail: Catawba Chiefs and Spanish Armies 1566-1568

The Museum of the Albemarle will host History for Lunch on Wednesday, Oct.

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.

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.

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.