Explore this journey and discover:
Cultural Heritage
Find out what gives NC its distinct character by
experiencing its rich cultural heritage. From Scots-Irish settlers to
Moravians, to Cherokees and African-Americans, the state wouldn't be the
same without these trailblazers.
NC History No boring history here. Gold rushes, first flights, mysteriously disappearing colonies, pirate graves, pivotal battlefields – it doesn’t get more exciting than this!
North Carolina Historic Sites There’s just something about standing in the spot where history took place that gives you goose bumps, and in North Carolina, goose bumps are easy to come by.
Civil War Whether you’re a history buff or a curious explorer, you’ll find something to experience, explore and discover about North Carolina’s role in the Civil War.
First Flight It only took 12 seconds to forever change the way people traveled. Discover how it all happened at the Wright brothers National Monument in Kill Devil Hills.
Home of the Brave Often, to truly honor someone, you must first walk in their shoes. In NC, you can walk the deck of a battleship, tour a Coast Guard cutter, skydive where soldiers train and discover military history at area museums.
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Art in the Park
Jun 15, 2013
Blowing Rock, NC - Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent; it’s now host to 90 artisans at…
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Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon
Jun 15, 2013
Kure Beach, NC - Don't miss the Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon, the very first "Formula 1" or super…
places of interest
Historic Stagville
Once among the South's largest plantation holdings. Features an…
Grandfather Mountain
Towering almost 6,000 feet above northwest North Carolina, this massive…
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at…
Visit North Carolina's only state-supported historic site to recognize…
YMI Cultural Center
The YMI Cultural Center is an Asheville landmark in the heart of…
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
Visitors to Old Salem Museums & Gardens experience authentic…
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useful info & tips
what to do
Voices Of The Smokies
Pull up a chair and listen to the old timers talk about their lives in…
Experience A Long-Lost Culture At…
In just a few steps at Town Creek Indian Mound in Mt. Gilead, you can…
Black Civil War Soldiers Honored With…
Several regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) fought with…
The African-American History &…
African-Americans are a major part of North Carolina’s history…
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
On Feb. 1, 2010, the nation marked the 50th anniversary of the sit-in…
African-American History Attractions
Catch a heart-pounding performance of the Durham-based Chuck Davis…
Harvey B. Gantt Center
During the 1960s college campuses across the United States were vibrant…
offers & sweeps
High Hampton Inn
Night at High Hampton Inn
Apr 26, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013
Rumbling Bald Res…
2013 Summer Kickoff…
May 1, 2013 - Jul 4, 2013
Grandfather Mount…
Spring Savings at G…
Apr 11, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013
Hampton Inn & Sui…
Coastal Wine and Di…
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013