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The Story of North Carolina
Permanent exhibit using artifacts, multimedia presentations, dioramas, interactives, and other components to chronicle life in North Carolina from the earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. Learn more, images of exhibit, and
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Behind the Veneer: Thomas Day, Master Cabinetmaker
A free man of color and successful businessman in antebellum North Carolina, Thomas Day created unique furniture and architectural interiors that survive today.
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1920s Drugstore
Re-created interior of a typical North Carolina drugstore from the 1920s, complete with pharmacist's workroom and authentic marble-topped soda fountain.
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A Call to Arms
Overview of North Carolina’s military heritage.
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David Marshall "Carbine" Williams
Workshop of famous inventor of weapon innovations, with information about his life.
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North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
Audio, video, and interactive biographies, plus Richard Petty's stock car, Meadowlark Lemon's uniform, and other sports artifacts.
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Meet the Statues
Learn about the three statues on the museum steps. |
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America's Secret Warriors: The OSS and the George Watts Hill Collection
Small group of objects used by the Office of Strategic Services in clandestine operations during World War II. |
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Toys, Toys, and More Toys!
Lobby exhibit of toys, from teddy bears to Beanie Babies, that offer a kid’s-eye view of American culture over the last century. Scenes from Family Day: Toys and Games. |
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The Photography of Lewis Hine: Exposing Child Labor in North Carolina, 1908–1918
Through March 25, 2012
Selection of photographs taken by National Child Labor Committee staff photographer Lewis Hine documenting the plight of child workers in the state’s textile mills a century ago.
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Lewis Hine and Child Labor Podcast
Lewis Hine as Social Critic Podcast
Educator resources to accompany the exhibit. |
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Legends of Racing
Lobby display of Dale Earnhardt’s no. 3 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a 1937 Ford coupe driven by Ned Jarrett, and a Legends Car. Learn More |
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North Carolina and the Civil War: The Breaking Storm, 1861-1862
This exhibit, the first in a three-part series exploring the Civil War, looks at the events that led up to the war’s outbreak and the early battles.
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Podcasts about the Civil War |
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A Change Is Gonna Come: Black, Indian, and White Voices for Racial Equality
Navigate through this online exhibit that highlights the experiences of North Carolinians during the civil rights period. GlaxoSmithKline is a major sponsor of this exhibit. www.nccivilrights.org
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Our State Dog: North Carolina’s Plott Hound
Traveling exhibit from Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center exploring the history and evolution of the legendary hunting dog, the only dog breed known to have originated in North Carolina. |
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At the Speed of a Girl—Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting
Small exhibit on the history of Girl Scouting in North Carolina developed by the Girl Scouts–North Carolina Coastal Pines. Learn more |
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History in Every Direction: Tar Heel Junior Historian Association Discovery Gallery
Fun and informative hands-on history activities, along with award-winning projects by students from across North Carolina. |
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The Carolina Mountains: Photography of Margaret Morley
Photographs capturing scenes of daily life in western North Carolina during the turn of the 20th century. |
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Upcoming Exhibits
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Greetings from North Carolina
Opens Friday, Feb. 24
See vintage postcards, souvenirs, and other artifacts highlighting tourism in the Tar Heel State. |
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Knights of the Black Flag
Explore the legacy of infamous rogues of the high seas, from ancient times to the present. Intriguing artifacts, legends and history bring their ruthless adventures to life.
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Mysteries of the Lost Colony and A New World: England's First View of America from the British Museum
Examination of the disappearance of the 1587 English settlement on Roanoke Island, highlighted by the British Museum's traveling exhibition of original John White watercolors. About the Exhibit |
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Health and Healing Experiences in North Carolina
Environments and stories of self-care, conventional medicine, faith, and other healing systems. Interactive Online Exhibit |
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North Carolina and the Civil War
Uniforms, weapons, flags, and other artifacts enhanced by historical settings, photographs, biographies, and computer interactives. Interactive Online Exhibit
North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial |
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Crafted from Silver: Objects in the Museum's Collection
Small exhibit of prized pieces, including a ladle made in the early 1800s by Raleigh silversmith Jehu Scott. Online Exhibit |
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