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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. This dynamic 20-part series will blend documentary storytelling with engaging narrative elements, bringing North Carolina’s revolutionary past to life for students, educators, and the public.
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. This announcement follows a nationwide search led by moss+ross that began last year. A museum professional for more than 30 years, Roberts has led four history museums, including two museums through their planning, construction, and grand openings. Most recently he has been president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center since September 2005.
The North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a transformative journey that will redefine how visitors experience the state's rich history. As part of this project, the physical museum building will close to the public Oct. 7 to begin an exciting makeover that will last two to three years.
The North Carolina Museum of History is pleased to announce that Maria Vann will now lead the three North Carolina Maritime Museums: the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.
The North Carolina Museum of History announces the start of an exciting transformation! This historic gem, proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, is gearing up to unveil a dramatic new experience in a few years that will redefine how visitors connect with the vibrant tapestry of North Carolina's past.
The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a calendar full of free events as spring blooms into full swing!
The exhibition explores the artistry and industry that is part of North Carolina’s story of how we “make ourselves at home” and invites visitors to interact with the furniture manufacturing process.
The North Carolina Museum of History will host a special one-day public exhibition of a rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution, Wednesday, Dec. 7.The document is one of just 14 known copies of the official printing of the Constitution produced for the delegates to the Constitutional Convention and for the Continental Congress. It is one of only two copies of the first printing of the Constitution that remain in private hands.
WHAT: 120th Birthday Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of HistoryWHEN: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.WHERE: North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh