OBX History Weekend, March 30-April 2, is to feature presentations, entertainment, site tours, and living history reenactments on the Lost Colony, Native Americans and the Wright Brothers.
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Cemetery cleanup set at historic Reaves Chapel in Navassa
The Coastal Land Trust needs volunteers the morning of March 26 to help clean up the original Reaves Chapel cemetery.
Public may comment on Ocracoke Light Station rehab
The National Park Service is asking for public comment until April 13 on the Ocracoke Light Station Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment.
Quilt displays across Carteret for National Quilting Month
Quilts are on display this month at all Carteret County libraries, Core Sound Museum and Waterfowl Center on Harkers Island and the Core Sound Store & Gallery in Morehead City
Swansboro to resurvey its historic districts, buildings
The town and its historic preservation commission have been awarded a federal grant to update its outdated architectural survey, which will documents buildings and landscapes at least 50 years old.
Elizabeth City civil rights, suffrage pioneer to be honored
A planned historic marker on the National Votes for Women Trail will honor Annie E. Jones of Elizabeth City.
Tryon Palace to host Underground Railroad symposium
“Pathways to Freedom: The Underground Railroad” is set for May 21 in New Bern.
Naval history takes the helm at April 30 symposium
The North Carolina Naval History Symposium is set for April 30 at the North Carolina History Center in New Bern.
Museum program to highlight Gullah-Geechee culture
The Rev. Sean Palmer is scheduled to speak about the culture that the Gullah-Geechee people established along the southeastern coast.
UNCW event examines history of environmental injustice
Student-led People of Scientific and Equitable Achievement hosted the panel discussion.
Rural character has defined Gates County for centuries
Its rural character, plantation history and natural beauty make it similar to other northeastern counties such as Chowan, Pasquotank and Camden but has famous residents, plantation homes and a state park.
Underwater symposium to dive into shipwreck history
Discussion of Civil War shipwrecks, World War II submarine losses and research, underwater photography and diving experiences are planned for the dive symposium April 2 at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.
For some, Pamlico River was part of underground railroad
“Freedom seekers used this river,” says Leesa Jones, executive director of the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum.
Moores Creek Battlefield commemorates 246th anniversary
Park staff, park partners, volunteers, and other living historians are set to offer a variety of programs and demonstrations.
First female DMF director to speak during history program
The Windsor native is the guest speaker March 16 for the Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch program.
Two coastal museums to host exhibit highlighting rural US
Museums in Elizabeth City and Onslow County are among the six North Carolina venues to host Crossroads: Change in Rural America, a traveling Smithsonian exhibit.
