Press Releases

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Announces America 250 NC Grants to 34 Counties

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ America 250 NC initiative has dispersed nearly $900,000 in grant funds across 34 counties in the state.

Young Historians Win Awards During State Convention at the N.C. Museum of History

Young historians from across the state gathered at the North Carolina Museum of History this spring for the

N.C. State Parks Partners with Waypoint Adventure to Provide Adaptive Recreation Programs at Select Parks

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation announced a new partnership with Waypoint Adventure, based in Black Mountain, N.C., to provide adaptive recreation programs for visitors with disabilities.

Free Ice Cream and More at the Mountain Gateway Museum's Annual Social

Free ice cream, watermelon, a ducky derby, and a voter registration drive will be happening at the museum’s annual "Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Social." Enjoy the festivities from 2-4 p.m., on July 4.

Lumbee Indian Tribe to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker

An American Indian tribe linked to settlements in southeastern North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

Music and A Movie: Wharf Film Festival 2024

The Museum of the Albemarle will collaborate with Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.’s Mariners' Wharf Film Festival 2024 on Tuesday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m., at Mariners’ Wharf at 200 South Water Street, Elizabeth City to highlight the museu

N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Hosts Paint Nights Under the Sea

This summer, splash into an underwater world of art during Paint Nights Under the Sea at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Tent and RV Campsites, Shelter Closed at Medoc Mountain State Park for Renovations

The tent, trailer, and RV campsites and the picnic shelter at Medoc Mountain State Park In Halifax County were closed June 3 for at least 12 months due to construction. These facilities are being renovated as part of the park’s Connect N.C.

Bentonville’s June Event 'Heavy Thunder' to Feature Cannon and Musket Demonstrations

The sound of cannonfire during the Battle of Bentonville, it was said, boomed with a distinct echo.

“The din of battle roared like one continuous peel of heavy thunder,” wrote one eyewitness.

State Announces Over $2.5 million awarded to local libraries

From Carteret County to Cullowhee, 41 libraries across the state have been awarded a total of $2,527,641 in grant funds from the State Library of North Carolina with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act