NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

09/04/2026

Follow the 2026 DNCR Teacher Ambassadors as they explore Raleigh sites like the Executive Mansion and NC Freedom Park, building connections that shape how future generations understand our shared history.

DNCR is proud to support teachers with immersive opportunities that help students connect to the past and imagine new possibilities. Watch the full video at: https://bit.ly/4i7quyn

09/04/2026

Press play on Come Hear North Carolina's Labor Day playlist and enjoy the long weekend. 🎧

Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, the time when we take a moment to recognize the struggle of laborers and organizers to guarantee the safety, health, and sanity of those that toil. As such, it’s also a time to kick back and take a break. To celebrate we made a playlist about work and play, the joys and pains of making ends meet.

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09/03/2026

NC teachers! This school year, schedule a tour of the Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab or a classroom visit.

See how science and history work together to preserve North Carolina’s cultural heritage through the Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck Project. Learn more in the post below!

Happy Back to School to our North Carolina teachers! We’re excited to start another school year with you and look forward to hosting teachers and students in our lab! Explore how science and history come together to preserve North Carolina's cultural heritage. Contact us to schedule a tour of our lab or a classroom visit!

https://www.qaronline.org/visit-conservation-lab

We enjoy being an educational opportunity as part of the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources!

09/03/2026

Today, Secretary Pam Cashwell and DNCR delivered more than 4,000 school supplies to Caswell County Schools as part of Governor Josh Stein's School Supply Drive with the State Employees' Credit Union. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support local teachers!✏✂📓

09/03/2026

Have you heard about the America 250 NC Corn Maze Competition? Find out all the details in the post below. 🌽

It’s almost fall, y’all! 🍂

Do you have a corn maze? Are you planning an America 250-themed design? We want to hear from you!

You just may win a special visit from the America 250 NC team and an exclusive prize pack!

Send us a photo of your maze at [email protected], or shoot us a message on Facebook or Instagram. Be sure to include your name and location.

All submitted photos will be shared on our social media and website. We can't wait to see how you’re celebrating America 250 this fall!

Deadline: October 1, 2026. Must be in North Carolina.

More info: https://www.america250.nc.gov/programs/corn-maze-competition

09/03/2026

🌟 Workforce Wednesday 🌟

Dreaming of a career where you can help preserve, protect, and promote North Carolina's natural and cultural treasures? DNCR has several opportunities open now!

This week's featured positions:

🔹 Veterinary Technician – North Carolina Zoo📍Randolph Co. – Closes Sept.8

🔹 Site Manager – Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site📍Johnston Co. – Closes Sept. 9

🔹 Volunteer Services Coordinator – NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher📍New Hanover Co. – Closes Sept. 10

🔹Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II – North Carolina State Parks and Recreation📍Chatham Co. – Closes Sept. 10

🔹Maintenance/Construction Technician II – North Carolina State Parks and Recreation📍Camden Co. – Closes Sept. 11

🔹Director of African American Heritage Commission – NC African American Heritage Commission📍Wake Co. – Closes Sept. 17

🔗 View and apply for these roles at the link in the comments.

Join our team and help shape North Carolina's story for generations to come!

Please note: Positions may close before you see this post, but they remain open until their stated deadline. Listings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

09/02/2026

Go with Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site!
Check out their full Educator's Guide: https://historicsites.nc.gov/.../governor.../educators

08/31/2026

North Carolina Arts Council’s arts learning team just launched a new hub connecting educators with arts programs, resources, and a statewide roster of teaching artists. Every resource is created to support educators, enrich student experiences, and expand access to creative learning in North Carolina schools. Dive into the full post and discover the new arts learning hub: https://www.ncarts.org/blog/2026/07/30/introducing-our-arts-learning-hub-services-and-resources

Educators—want a teaching artist for the 2026–27 school year? Submit your request by September 15. Explore the program and meet the inspiring 2026 cohort of teaching artists: https://www.ncarts.org/arts-council-z/arts-learning-opportunities-and-resources/bring-teaching-artist-your-school

Image (clockwise): Mike Wiley, photo courtesy of Mike Wiley; Larry & Joe, photo by Tommy Coyote, courtesy of Larry & Joe; Peter Marín, photo courtesy of Peter Marín; John Brown Jazz, photo courtesy of John Brown; Black Box Dance Theatre, photo courtesy of BBDT.

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08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Today begins a weekend of celebration at the N.C. Transportation Museum as the America 250 Locomotive Celebration officially arrives!

Today's the day! The America 250 Locomotive Celebration has officially arrived at the N.C. Transportation Museum!

Be among the first to experience the first and only gathering of America 250 commemorative locomotives from Class I, short line, museum, and passenger railroads; all together in one historic location.

Spend the day enjoying:
-Incredible locomotive photo opportunities
-Special night photo sessions sponsored and coordinated by Railfan & Railroad Magazine (sold out)
-Limited availability drone photo sessions
-Train rides pulled by one of the museum's diesel locomotives

Whether you're a lifelong railfan or looking for a unique family adventure, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event you won't want to miss. Join us this weekend and help kick off an unforgettable celebration of America's railroad heritage!

The America 250 Locomotive Celebration is presented by the N.C. Transportation Museum, Trains Magazine, White River Productions, Scale Trains, and Virtual Railfan. Additional sponsorship provided by Rowan County Tourism, Berkshire Station, MTH Electric Trains, and Walthers.

For Tickets and additional information:
https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/america-250-locomotive-celebration/