North Carolina Historic Sites

This photo of Pres. James K. Polk (second from the right seated) was the first-ever photo taken of an American president and his cabinet members. The site of his family home, President James K. Polk State Historic Site in Pineville, is open to visitors year around.

The late Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, seen in the print dress in this photo taken at Palmer Memorial Institute at Sedalia in the 1950s. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is currently celebrating this historic figure's induction into the N.C. Association of Educators hall of fame.

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A colorful French and Indian War reenactment at Ft. Dobbs State Historic Site near Statesville.

Exciting new exhibits open at CSS Neuse/Gov. Caswell Memorial State Historic Site in Kinston!

North Carolina Historic Sites, a group of 27 unique state historic sites, invites you to see our state as it was and to open doors into the past, which can enable us to better understand the world we live in today. Whether you are fortunate enough to live in North Carolina or are just visiting, you will discover we have sites to fire the imagination, engage the mind, and lift the spirit.

H O U R S O F O P E R A T I O N:
Operating hours at N.C. State Historic Sites vary so please check the individual sites' web pages for their regularly updated opening and closing hours and call or email in advance if interested in visiting on state holidays.

“History Happens Here” is a yearlong celebration to tell North Carolina’s stories of struggle and freedom, memorable characters and colorful daily life.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is now offering free “podcasts,”, which are downloadable audio files containing news and information about North Carolina’s performing arts, literature and history.

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From the Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Mountains, from coastal sand dunes to cold mountain streams, North Carolina captivates the imagination of visitors and residents alike . . . .

Calendar of Events

2007 Special Events/Programs at
N.C. Historic Sites (PDF)

Field Trip Planner for Teachers

2005-2006 Field Trip Planner (PDF)
Bring your class to our state historic sites!

North Carolina History Bowl

West Craven Middle School in New Bern Wins 2007 N.C. History Bowl Finals!
(PDF)

North Carolina Maps

State Map -
Our 27 N.C. State Historic Sites can be found from the mountains to the coast! (PDF)
Eastern Region
Central Region
Western Region