Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the country’s tallest lighthouse (pictured here ca. 1950s). It was established in 1953 and formally dedicated in 1958.

Happy #StarWarsDay ! ✨ There’s a small town in North Carolina that is home to Yoda Drive and Darth Maul Drive.

Today is #NationalSpaceDay ! 👨‍🚀 Did you know A-B Emblem, based out of Weaverville, North Carolina, created the first patch for NASA in the early 1960s

The NC Museum of History is excited to announce some big news.

'Spinning like a girl in a brand-new dress.' Throwback to when we had the dress that Taylor Swift performed in at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on display in our Women of Country Music exhibit. Who's listening to 'The Tortured Poets Department' today?

#OnThisDay in 1776, North Carolina became the first of the colonies to officially call for independence from Great Britain! The resolution became known as the #HalifaxResolves and THAT is why April 12th 1776 is on the North Carolina flag!

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Two virtual learning series through the North Carolina Museum of History uncover stories from our shared past and encourage participants to remember forgotten histories and engage with others — all from the comfort of home. ourstate.com/north-carolina…

Happy Easter from the North Carolina Museum of History! We are closed today for Easter Sunday.

The North Carolina Museum of History will be closed for Easter Sunday, March 31.

The Modern Series Giving a Glimpse Into the Past | ⁦Our State Magazine⁩ & ⁦Jill Warren Lucas⁩ , thank you! What a great read and glimpse into the museum’s work. #NC ourstate.com/north-carolina…

Women's History Month | Thank you, ⁦ABC11 EyewitnessNews⁩, for this compelling segment! abc11.com/north-carolina…

'Are YOU a Victory Canner?' 🌽🍅 . Circa 1918, this poster for the National War Garden Commission encouraged citizens to can food during World War I due to low supply.

Today is #InternationalWomensDay ! Check out our page of exhibits, programs, videos, educational resources, etc., that we offer, helping to share the stories, hardships, contributions, and experiences of women in North Carolina!
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The Digital Content Producer position is open! We are seeking a creative Digital Content Producer to join our team & contribute to the museum's mission of engaging and educating audiences via innovative digital experiences. Join us! governmentjobs.com/careers/northc… via Government Jobs

Happy Women's History Month!

#DidYouKnow one of the first Americans to enter World War I was a nurse named Madelon 'Glory' Hancock from Asheville, North Carolina? 🧵

#OnThisDay in 1964, Black feminist activist, scholar, and educator Anna Julia Haywood Cooper died at age 105.

Born in Raleigh, Anna Julia Haywood Cooper was one of our state's early, outspoken suffragists. (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1933, Nina Simone (1933-2003), 'the high priestess of soul,' was born! Born as Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, NC, she was the sixth of eight children. Both of her parents were musical, and by the young age of six, Waymon began taking classical piano lessons. (1/8)

The North Carolina Museum of History welcomes J. Bradley Wilson as interim director! Wilson has a 40-year career in law, government service, and health care, including president and CEO of Blue Cross NC until his retirement in 2017. For more information: bit.ly/49j846D

Looking for a summer internship? Always wanted to work in a museum? You’re in luck! Applications for our summer 2024 internships are now open! The application period will close on March 1st. Apply at: bit.ly/48pnq81