Press Releases

Help Needed to Recover Missing Stoneman’s Raid Highway Historical Markers

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which manages the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, requests the public’s help in locating two missing highway historical markers. They both are related to Stoneman’s Raid.

North Carolina Governor’s Mansion Hosts Holiday Open House in December

North Carolina’s Executive Mansion, the “people’s house,” will open its historic doors again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House from Dec. 12 through Dec. 15.

“Gazing into the Past” Offers Rare Look at Night Sky

Years ago, farmers used the phases of the moon as a calendar to help them prepare and harvest their crops. Today, the sky still shines as bright as it did over 200 years ago at the House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site. Come and learn more about what the night sky can tell us at “Gazing into the Past” on Sept. 20, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This free, family friendly event is co-hosted by Morehead Planetarium.

Hanging Rock State Park Adds 900 Acres For New Access, Camping

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation will celebrate the addition of 900 acres to Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County on Sept. 19.  

Help Needed to Recover Missing Camp Lejeune Highway Historical Marker

The 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 on Lejeune Boulevard adjacent to the base in Jacksonville and it detailed the history of Camp Lejeune. 

Tickets On Sale for North Carolina’s Largest Civil War Reenactment

On March 21-22, 2020, thousands of living historians from across the country will descend on Bentonville Battlefield for the 155th Anniversary reenactment of North Carolina’s largest battle.

North Carolina Government & Heritage Library to Host Fall Open House

The American Library Association has designated September as Library Card Sign-up Month.

State Historic Preservation Office Requests Information on Storm Damaged Historic Structures

The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office has set up an online form for local governments and citizens to report damage to historic properties from wind and flooding a

Special Concert Film Celebrates Nina Simone’s Legacy and Aids Campaign to Save Her Childhood Home

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Come Hear North Carolina have released a full concert video from Vanessa Ferguson’s recent performance at the c

“She Changed the World” Kick-off Event at the State Capitol Sept. 7

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage on the grounds of the State Capitol at a kick-off event for “She Changed the World: NC Women Breaking Barriers” Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.