💚🇺🇸💚

Thank you Governor Roy Cooper for stopping by to visit our current exhibit “Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization” and speak with community members. October is #HinduHeritageMonth ! Exhibit is on view through 10/29 ncdcr.gov/news/press-rel…

The NC State Capitol will host listening sessions for an initiative, currently titled “From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol.” Info: bit.ly/3rLyOID
📷 Capitol building and a list of laborers who built & maintained it in the 1800s.

Flags are at half-staff as we mourn the victims killed in a horrific and infuriating act of violence.

The opening reception takes place Sat. Oct. 15 at 5:30 pm. All are welcome- no reservations are needed! 👇👇👇

We will offer two in-person sessions at the Capitol and one virtual session over Zoom.
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/listening-se… (2/2)

Good morning! 🌞

The Capitol will operate on a regular schedule today, Sat. Oct. 1. We’re open 10am-5pm with guided tours offered at 11am and 2pm.

Due to deteriorating conditions, the Capitol will close at 4 pm today, Fri. 9/30. Stay safe out there! #HurricaneIan

❤️

The NC State Capitol is closed today, Sat. 9/24 due to a power outage in the building. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Gov. Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences be placed at the State Capitol for members of the public to sign through September 17. It will be sent to the British royal family on behalf of the people of North Carolina in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.
governor.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

🚨Happening now!🚨 The Hannibal Guards, a US Colored Troops reenactment group, is here today sharing history about NC during Reconstruction. They’ll be here until 5 today and 10-1 Sunday

As we continue to honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II, we also pause this weekend to pay tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Read more here: bit.ly/3qqZWfj

Today the flags on the Elizabeth II are flying half-mast in remembrance of the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

The weather this weekend is looking iffy, but our living history event with the Hannibal Guards is☔️or🌞! If you don’t see the reenactors outside on the grounds, you’ll find them inside the building. This event is BOTH days: Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-1. ncdcr.gov/news/press-rel…