Tomorrow, Saturday, June 12, is a big day for the Department of Cultural Resources. We are unveiling our 2nd Saturdays programs at state historic sites and museums all across the state. Each event will reflect the unique character of place, and we have a lot of fun planned.
We know that visitors will enjoy the mix of history, skilled craft artists, and authentic North Carolina culture, whether they are on a day trip, a “staycation,” or a vacation.
Over the next three months, we will offer more than 100 free, family fun events on June 12, July 10 and August 14. Each site will mix crafts, food, music, or arts, to create a unique North Carolina experience.
Our arts, culture and heritage belong to a creative industry that plays a huge part in the state’s economic recovery. 2nd Saturdays will share our rich history with summer tourists and families alike, while at the same time putting dollars in the pockets of artists who display their work.
We hope that visitors will take away memories, goods from artists, farmers, and craftspeople, and photos. In fact, we want to see 2nd Saturdays photos taken by our visitors, who can post them at our Flickr page here.
