Press Releases

Asheville-born Thomas Wolfe wrote the most impressive collection of books to be penned by a North Carolinian. He observed life in his hometown, and in the boarding house run by his mother, Julia, for much of his subject matter, particularly in his first published book, "Look Homeward, Angel." Other works to follow included "Of Time and the River," and "You Can't Go Home Again."

Historian Hari Jones will present a lecture on the 1921 bombing of the African American community in Tulsa, Okla, May 19.

This fall the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) opens Rolling Sculpture: Art Deco Cars from the 1930s and ’40s, featuring 14 cars and three motorcycles embodying the design characteristics of the art deco movement.

Tryon Palace invites visitors to savor the flavors of spring with a unique candlelight dining experience inside the Kitchen Office from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 20.

The highway historical marker to St. Mary's School will be replaced and re-dedicated Thursday, May 12.

 Author Warren Bingham will be at the North Carolina History Center Saturday, May 14, from 2-4 p.m., for a lecture and book signing in support of his new book, "George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour." 

State of the art technology has yielded an image with unprecedented detail of the recently located wreck of the Civil War blockade runner Agnes E. Fry. 

The North Carolina Symphony and Music Director Grant Llewellyn will perform the final concerts of the 2015-2016 Classical season in Raleigh with a program featuring Mahler’s 7th Symphony.

Visitors can safely observe the sun during the day then stargaze at night at Town Creek Indian Mound for free programs for Astronomy Day May 14.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD as it is most commonly referred to, is very much a part of the Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg communities. How much do we know about the history of PTSD? Is it something that resulted from current or recent conflicts? Many people may be surprised to learn of a study conducted with Civil War soldiers and the consequences of their combat more than 150 years ago.