Press Releases

Black History Month Observances at North Carolina Cultural Attractions

RALEIGH, N.C. — African American history in North Carolina involves songs and struggle, triumph and despair, artistry and achievement.

Wake Forest Begins Architectural Survey Update with Grant Funds from N.C. State Historic Preservation Office

RALEIGH, N.C — Wake Forest has been awarded a 2019 federal Historic Preservation Fund grant for Certified Local Governments from the National Park Service, administered by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) of the Office of Archives and History.

WWII N.C. Military Base Newsletters Available Online Through State Archives

A collection of North Carolina military installation camp newsletters and newspapers from World War II are now available online as part of the State Archives of North Carolina’s Military Collection.

Division of Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Wilderness Gateway State Trail Plan

The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on the Wilderness Gateway State Trail plan. When finalized, it will guide project stakeholders as they refine the planned corridor and build the trail. 

Halifax to Host Women Writers of the Southern Revolutionary War

On Jan. 11 Historic Halifax State Historic Site will host “Women Writers of the Southern Revolutionary War.” Join three women authors who regularly write about the American Revolution for a panel discussion: 

North Carolina’s State Parks Set to Host First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day

North Carolina’s New Year’s Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks system.

Help Needed to Recover Missing Jim Thorpe 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.

N.C. Historical Commission to Meet via Conference Call Dec. 11

The North Carolina Historical Commission will meet via conference call Wed., Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.  

The commission will review a list of items recommended to be added into the collections of the divisions of State History Museums and State Historic Sites. 

Governor’s Advisory Council on Film, Television, and Digital Streaming to Meet Dec. 10 in Raleigh

The Governor’s Advisory Council on Film, Television and Digital Streaming will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in room 308 of the state Archives and History Building, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh.

Free Day at the CSS Neuse Civil War Center

Make a stop at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the annual Christmas parade and beautiful lights in downtown Kinston. Prior to the 3 p.m.