Press Releases

North Carolina Symphony to Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration

The North Carolina Symphony, led by conductor Albert-George Schram, will perform concerts filled with some of the greatest music from the legendary team of Rodgers and Hammerstein June 1-2 in downtown Raleigh. 

Letters From Home Returns to Tryon Palace with USO-Inspired Performance

Letters From Home returns to the North Carolina History Center with a patriotic night of singing, tap dancing, audience interaction and skits Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m.

Alamance Battleground Celebrates 50 Years with the 1780 Allen House Saturday, June 4

The 1780 log home of John Allen and Rachel Stout will be celebrated June 4 at Alamance Battleground in Burlington

North Carolina Symphony Launches 2016 UNC REX Healthcare Summerfest Series May 28

The North Carolina Symphony launches its 2016 UNC REX Healthcare Summerfest Series at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 28.

One-Day Exhibit from N.C. Archives on Display at Tryon Palace

A collection of documents on revolutionary politics in North Carolina will be on display in Mattocks Hall inside the North Carolina History Center, Saturday, June 4.

North Carolina Symphony Returns to Tryon Palace with 'Your Favorite Light Classics'

The North Carolina Symphony returns to Tryon Palace in downtown New Bern for its annual free concert on the South Lawn Tuesday, June 7.

National Trails Day Celebration Includes Mountains-to-Sea Trail Section Opening

North Carolina state park officials will join Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) volunteers June 4 for the grand opening of a new 20-mile section of the Mountains-to-Sea (MTS) State Trail.

Find Out What Happened to "The Lost Colony" Monday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. in Raleigh

Brent Lane will discuss the search for the Lost Colony during a free lecture in downtown Raleigh June 6.

Volunteers to Plant Atlantic White Cedar at Dismal Swamp State Park

More than 40 volunteers worked to restore native habitat in Dismal Swamp State Park in Camden County by planting 3,000 Atlantic white cedar seedlings during a thee-day project in late April and early May, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

"Archaeolympic" Games at Town Creek Indian Mound Saturday, June 4

To celebrate World Atlatl Day, test your survival skills at Town Creek Indian Mound's 2nd Annual Archaeolympic Games Saturday, June 4.