Press Releases

N.C. Highway Historical Marker Honors Groundbreaking Tennis Club

The Algonquin Tennis Club was formed in 1922 in Durham to give aspiring African American tennis players a place to meet and play.

Governor Cooper Signs Bills Authorizing New State Park and Trails

Governor Roy Cooper signed bills into law this month authorizing a new state park and three new state trails. The new laws (S.L. 2019-74, S.L.

DNCR Secretary Susi Hamilton Issues Statement on the Passing of Phil Freelon

Secretary Susi Hamilton of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following statement after learning of the death of Phil Freelon:
 

Help Needed to Recover Another Missing N.C. Highway Historical Marker

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating a missing historical marker. The marker was located at US 70 at Eno River bridge northwest of Hillsborough. It identified Hart’s Mill, which was located outside of present-day Hillsborough and was the site of a large, well-publicized meeting of Regulators opposed to British rule in 1766.

Embrace History and Nature at July 4 Events

Take a break from the backyard barbecues and beach volleyball to savor history and nature this July 4 weekend. 
 

N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Recognize Preservationist/Humorist

He was appointed North Carolina’s “Ambassador of Goodwill” by Gov. R.  Gregg Cherry in 1949 and was so recognized by seven governors. The Washington, N.C. native also was a preservationist and instrumental in establishing Historic Bath State Historic Site.

North Carolina Students Among Top 10 Winners at National History Day

North Carolina students were among top 10 finishers in the National History Day Competition held June 9-13 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Help Needed to Recover Missing N.C. Highway Historical Marker

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating a missing historical marker. The marker was located in Southport at Supply Road at N.C.

Help Needed to Recover Missing N.C. Highway Historical Marker

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating a missing historical marker.

National Register Adds Four North Carolina Historic Places

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that four districts across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.