Join WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel for a new Town Hall discussion on “Environment, Economy, Entrepreneurship: Is Clean Energy Good Business?” This innovative look at the potential benefits and consequences of clean, renewable energy takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Thursday, July 14, 7–8:30 p.m.
Topics Related to Things to Do
The 440th Army Band will perform at Roanoke Island Festival Park, beginning at 8 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.), for the July 4th Celebration. Fireworks, provided by the Town of Manteo, will begin at dark.
Learn more about these fascinating insects, from their life cycle to their feeding habits to their awe-inspiring migration from Canada to a few isolated mountaintops in Mexico, when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences premieres “Flight of the Butterflies 3D” Thursday evening, June 30.
Prepare to have a patriotic Fourth of July celebration as an encounter with history or an adventure with nature at N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDCR) attractions this year.
Tryon Palace will host a new Fourth of July "Independence Night" event at the North Carolina History Center, located on New Bern's historic riverfront, Monday, July 4, from 6-9:30 p.m.
The free, fun, family event, "Pork, Pickles and Peanuts: Tastes of North Carolina" at Duke Homestead July 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrates North Carolina's food history and culture. It focuses on everything that makes the state taste great with the highly competitive and extremely tasty annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Pie Competition.
The point of controversy eventually rested on one issue and the argument in North Carolina was vigorous and, at times contentious. Conservatives led by James Iredell wanted the document left alone. Their opponents, led by Willie Jones, insisted on added protections for individual liberties.
The North Carolina Aquariums and an internationally recognized shark research group are partnering in a new effort to better understand sand tiger shark populations in North Carolina.
Fire truck lovers will make their way to the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer Saturday, June 18, for what will be one of the largest gatherings of fire trucks for public display in the state.
Learn more about our amazing star, the Sun, when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts International SUNday on Sunday, June 26, 12:30–3:30 p.m.