Press Releases

New Museum Display Highlights the History of Moonshine and Motorsports in North Carolina

Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Museum of History will highlight the state’s unique, intertwined history of bootleg whisky and stock car racing with a new lobby display featuring the state’s Moonshine and Motorsports Trail. The display, created by the N.C.

The North Carolina Museum of History to open a new exhibit, Furniture: Crafting a North Carolina Legacy

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.

North Carolina Museum of History extends its newest exhibit, The Power of Women in Country Music, on loan from the GRAMMY® Museum in Los Angeles

Country music is deeply rooted in North Carolina’s identity. Both country and bluegrass music have been used to pass down histories, experiences and inspiration from the land while expressing a sound that is inherently connected to our origins.

N.C. Museum of History to Host Special One-Day Public Exhibition of First Printing of the U.S. Constitution

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 North Carolina Museum of History Celebrates its 120th Birthday This Saturday

WHAT:           120th Birthday Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of History

WHEN:          Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of History

For images, follow this Dropbox link. All images can be credited to the North Carolina Museum of History.

 

WHAT:   27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration in person at the North Carolina Museum of History