N.C. Department of Cultural Resources

Students representing North Carolina took honor top honors in a group documentary category and placed well in other categories during the recent National History Day contest in Washington, D.C.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources sponsors 2nd Saturdays programs at its historic sites, art museums and history museums statewide. The family fun events make a gas-tank getaway possible for every citizen in North Carolina.

The State Capitol will unveil a new QR barcode program during a bench dedication ceremony May 1. Through a joint effort by several organizations, visitors will be able to use their smartphones to learn about governors and other state leaders.

A statewide traveling exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's impact on North Carolina makes its final stop in Durham for a free library exhibit in May.

Ruth Turner Camp has joined the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources to manage fundraising, enhance the department's database of supporters, write and execute grant applications, and plan special events for the state government agency.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Charter of 1663 was a gift of land from England's King Charles II to eight friends who had helped him regain the throne. The Lords Proprietors of Carolina were given land in America stretching from ocean to ocean.

RALEIGH, N.C. – The 10th anniversary of the recovery of North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights is being celebrated on Monday, March 18, with public events in Raleigh. A procession led by Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and N.C.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's Executive Mansion -- the "people's house" -- is opening its historic doors and beautiful gardens to the public for free tours beginning in March.

Martha Williams Jenkins is the new legislative liaison for the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. She is co-owner of Flags Over America and has been a commercial underwriter for Fireman's Fund Insurance.

Cary Cox, an award-winning public relations and marketing professional, is the new Director of Public Information and Marketing for the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.