Education

The department offers a variety of educational programs and resources for students and teachers...

DCR Outreach Program

Promoting inclusion, diversity, awareness, and accessibility through increased participation and collaboration in departmental efforts to enrich the cultural, educational, and economic well-being of North Carolina citizens and visitors.

Arts Council - Education

Arts develop critical thinking skills and significantly and positively impact on learning in other disciplines. Connect to community and school groups that champion arts as a key to teaching and learning.

Symphony - Music Education Program

The North Carolina Symphony has one of the most extensive music education programs of any U.S. orchestra, performing 60 admission-free educational concerts a year for students throughout North Carolina.

Maritime Museum - Education

Programs are developed for a multicultural, multilevel audience to represent a diverse perspective of educational and social backgrounds. Programs are designed to include the greatest number and broadest representation of visitors while including minority perspectives.

Archives & History - Education and Outreach

The Division of Archives and History encourages the sharing of North Carolina history through education and outreach.

Archives & History - Affiliate Organizations

The Division of Archives & History is proud to be associated with other organizations active in North Carolina public history.

N.C. Museum of Art - Educational Services

Tours, programs, exhibitions, and outreach programs.

For Teachers...

Roanoke Island Festival Park - Teacher's Corner

Climb aboard Elizabeth II, learn about the Roanoke Voygaes through interactive exhibits, meet live interpreters and more. All you need to know to plan your field trip is on the website.

NC Museum of Art - Teacher Resources

Tours for children and adults, video and computer programs, and student exhibitions. Each year outreach programs in schools across the state help students create outstanding works of art.

Museum of History - Educational Services

Programs for use with academic classes, community centers, and enrichment programs. For teachers, these programs are structured to provide students with meaningful experiences in North Carolina history that are directly linked to the North Carolina curriculum frameworks.

Tryon Palace - Teacher Tips and Materials

Whether you're studying colonial history in the classroom or planning a field trip to Tryon Palace, we want to help you with educationl materials.

State Capitol - Activities, Ideas, and Resources for Students and Teachers

These materials have been compiled for students and teachers who are studying the State Capitol and the functions of state government. (Raleigh, Wake County)

National History Day / North Carolina History Day

North Carolina History Day is a program designed to promote interest in history among students and to encourage them to develop skills in historical research and presentation. Administered by the Division of Archives and History.

For Kids...

DCR Kids Portal

Links to facts and information about North Carolina.

State Library - Youth Services

Links to resources and information on projects, programs, and events related to serving children and young adults.

State Capitol - Activities, Ideas, and Resources for Students and Teachers

These materials have been compiled for students and teachers who are studying the State Capitol and the functions of state government.

Related...

N.C. School of the Arts -- Calendar

A constituent instituition of the 16 campus University of North Carolina System since 1971, the school trains talented students from high school to graduate school for careers in the arts. Students can study dance, design and production, drama, filmmmaking, music, or visual arts. Opened in 1965, it is the first state-supported residential arts training center in the country.

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Blackbeard & Queen Anne's Revenge Ship­wreck Project

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Homegrown & Handmade. Tour NC's art roads & farm trails

Telling Our Stories

Telling Our Stories

History Happens Here

History Happens Here

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Online learning tool for kids

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cARTwheels
Arts on the Move