History
North Carolina is rich in history. Learn more about one of the original 13 colonies.
Historic Sites
North Carolina Historic Sites is a group of 27 unique state historic sites. We invite you to open doors into the past and more fully understand the world we live in today.
History
Between our museums, historic sites, the State Archives and State Library, our collections include millions of artworks, artifacts, documents, books, photographs and more.
Preservation & Conservation
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, and agencies of state and federal government in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology.