Artist Max Dowdle and numerous assistants are in the process of creating a three-story mural on the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences building in Morehead City, a university project to communicate the significance of the research and researchers here.
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Go back in time during Family Days at Tryon Palace
Visitors will need galleries and garden passes to participate in the events set for July 16 and Aug. 13, or enter at no charge with a SNAP, WIC or Medicaid card.
NC Maritime Museums open doors to coastal history in July
North Carolina Maritime Museums in Hatteras, Beaufort and Southport are offering hands-on crafts, educational programs and activities for all ages this month.
Bryce Lane’s ‘History of Gardening’ coming to New Bern
Emmy-winning TV personality and NC State instructor Bryce Lane to explain how gardening has evolved.
Core Sound Museum to show thanks to frontline workers
Active military, veterans, health care workers, first responders, teachers and school staff can contact the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center now to reserve their complimentary dinner of a half-pound of fresh local shrimp with all the trimmings, dessert and drink.
Tryon Palace to celebrate Independence Day on grounds
The historic site in New Bern is celebrating the Fourth with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and various observances throughout the day.
Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday at Arboretum
The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum will host the second annual Juneteenth celebration from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Arboretum in Wilmington.
Book shines light on remarkable women of the Outer Banks
Hannah Bunn West’s new book, “Remarkable Women of the Outer Banks,” reveals the stories of seven impactful coastal NC women.
Fort Raleigh to display commemorative quilt
The 15-panel quilt is a mixture of traditional quilt patterns said to highlight escape directions and advice as well as representations of people and milestones on the freedom trail.
Navassa’s historic Reaves Chapel steeple restored
The restored steeple has been returned to the top of Navassa’s historic Reaves Chapel, a mid-1800s church built by people who were formerly enslaved.
Island Farm’s historic food series to highlight ‘taters’
It’s “Tater Day” June 15 at the historic Island Farm on Roanoke Island., when the Irish potato will get top billing.
New Bern to host weeklong Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth of New Bern, a volunteer group, has organized a weeklong celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Capitol to host Juneteenth tours, exhibit
The North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh will host an exhibit and offer tours on Saturday, June 18, to commemorate Juneteenth.
Symposium highlights enslaved people’s escape by water
A recent symposium at Tryon Palace explored the role of water travel in the escapes of countless enslaved North Carolinians.
Ocean City to be honored with Civil Rights Trail marker
Ocean City is being recognized with a marker on the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail.
Portsmouth Village welcomes descendants for homecoming
More than 400 recently made their way to Portsmouth Island to remember their ancestors while celebrating community.
