N.C. Department of Cultural Resources

In observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an examination of perceptions of what happened will be presented at the conference “Contested Past: Memories and Legacies of the Civil War” May 20 in Raleigh ; registration is due May 10.

The State Historic Preservation Office presents three lectures at noon in the Archives and History/State Library Building in downtown Raleigh on Tuesdays, May 3, May 10 and May 17, celebrating May as National Preservation Month.

In light of recent storm damage across North Carolna, there are steps you can take to save and restore special papers and photographs that were damaged by water.

Many state historic sites, history museums and art museums will have schedule changes and special events over the Easter weekend . Special activities include three Easter egg hunts and train rides with the Easter Bunny himself.

The “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Exhibit” is open for preview March 24-28 at the State Library of North Carolina at 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601, before it launches on statewide tours that start April 1.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources presents a mix of artists, musicians, re-enactors, historic sites and museums in its “2nd Saturdays” summer program June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13 at all of its 37 art and history museums and Historic Sites.

The North Carolina Connecting to Collections Project (C2C) will be hosting two workshops in Asheville, N.C., in May to assist staff, board members, and volunteers who are interested in improving how their collections are managed and preserved.

Over the next four years, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources historian LeRae Umfleet will use new technology to tell an old story. In a Twitter account and blog, she is sharing the words of N.C. civilians who witnessed the Civil War.

The N.C. Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NCLBPH) in Raleigh is celebrating 80 years of service by the National Library Service with an open house celebration and special activities on Tuesday, March 22.

The "Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit " (www.nccivilwar150.com) commemorates North Carolina's role in the Civil War (1861-1865). Ashe County Public Library launches the free exhibit's western route April 1.