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North Carolina Museum of History logo icon featuring abstract Wright Flyer-inspired shapes on a dark background.

The North Carolina Museum of History is introducing a new brand identity that looks ahead to the museum’s next chapter while staying rooted in the work that has defined it for generations.

Two women discuss two narrative quilts on display. One quilt features red star patterns and the text "IN GOD'S NAME," while the other depicts a coastal scene with several figures on a beach under a yellow sun.

WHAT: The 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Two women discuss two narrative quilts on display. One quilt features red star patterns and the text "IN GOD'S NAME," while the other depicts a coastal scene with several figures on a beach under a yellow sun.

The North Carolina Museum of History announces that the 25th annual African American Cultural Celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 28, at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Two women discuss two narrative quilts on display. One quilt features red star patterns and the text "IN GOD'S NAME," while the other depicts a coastal scene with several figures on a beach under a yellow sun.
The North Carolina Museum of History proudly announces the 25th annual African American Cultural Celebration, taking place Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Exterior of the NC Museum of History Shop

The North Carolina Museum of History, part of the Division of State History Museums within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), is excited to announce the opening of its Museum Shop in a new, walkable location in

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The North Carolina Museum of History is seeking actors for It’s Revolutionary!, an original video series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

C.J. Roberts

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today that C.J. Roberts will lead the North Carolina Division of State History Museums as its next executive director.

The North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a transformative journey that will redefine how visitors experience the state's rich history.