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The official account of the current Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NC DNCR)

10/23/2026

Dismal Swamp State Park is a NC treasure—located in Camden county— provides access to the largest remaining swamp in the eastern U.S. It doesn’t feel like a swamp at all. We rent kayaks to visitors who can paddle a beautiful historic canal. The area has deep cultural and historical significance that intertwines with George Washington, the Underground Railroad, and Prohibition. While there we also ran into our researchers with NC Museum of Natural Sciences who were studying crayfish in the area. Great day in the park!

10/22/2026

Located in Vance and Warren counties, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area offers visitors eight different access areas around the vast shoreline that encompasses this 50,000-acre reservoir. You may notice the water levels are low, that is due to the ongoing drought - we even saw a watermelon growing on one of the beaches. Superintendent Stanley pointed out the moss line on a tree where water previously reached during last year’s flood, this season is definitely drier. The hiking trails are open and with such stellar weather, it’s a stunning spot to get outside.

Many thanks to the Kerr Lake team for showing me around and for the great work they’re doing there.

10/19/2026

It was an honor to kick-off America 250 at Carolina, a week of history programming The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by moderating a panel with some of the most prolific historians in the state. It takes a village to share our country’s complex history and how our government came to be. Thank you to all who came out!

10/16/2026

A beautiful day at the 158th N.C. State Fair 🎡
Congratulations, Commissioner Troxler and the Got to Be NC team for a fantastic opening of the new Midway Events Center. Visit the fair and stop by DNCR’s America 250 NC booth inside Dorton Arena and of course grab some yummy fair food.

10/12/2026

Monday, October 12th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we honor the histories, cultures, contributions, and resiliency of the Native peoples of North Carolina and across the country. I am proud to be among them.

10/08/2026

Please join us on November 17 at Raleigh's Lenovo Center as we recognize six exceptional North Carolinians receiving the state's highest civilian honor at the North Carolina Awards.

This evening will highlight excellence in Literature, Public Service, Science, and Fine Arts, while supporting military and veteran families through proceeds benefiting Blue Star Families and Camp Corral.

Reserve your seat at https://www.dncr.nc.gov for this inspiring celebration.

This year's honorees include:
Literature - Jason Mott, Author
Public Service - Richard Petty
Public Service - Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, Ret.
Public Service - Dr. W. Randolph Woodson
Science - Dr. Lindsay Zanno
Fine Arts - Beverly McIver

10/08/2026

Join us on November 17 at the Lenovo Center for the 2026 NC Awards, celebrating six remarkable North Carolinians and America’s 250th Anniversary.

Event proceeds benefit Blue Star Families and Camp Corral, supporting military and veteran families.

Tickets: https://dncr.nc.gov/

10/07/2026

Partnerships are critical to conserving NC’s iconic watersheds. We joined several of our partners on the Black River and the Three Sisters Swamp to see the results of some important conservation collaborations—including preservation of the ecosystem for some of the oldest trees east of the Rockies. Some of these trees are over 2,000 years old. A huge thank you to The Nature Conservancy in NC and the Coharie Tribe for hosting us.

10/06/2026

Located in Mecklenburg County, President James K. Polk State Historic Site gives visitors a unique look at the boyhood and significant life events of the 11th President of the United States. Come see the land once owned by his parents and the reconstruction of their home, tour the museum that highlights the Polk administration, and meet our fantastic staff!

10/05/2026

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4409 Bennett Memorial Rd
Raleigh, NC
27705

Website

https://www.dncr.nc.gov/, https://www.dncr.nc.gov/awards/north-carolina-awards

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