Discover North Carolina, the Tar Heel State, with its iconic flag, vibrant cities, and fascinating history. Explore what ...

The dates April 12 & May 20 are on the North Carolina state flag. What do they mean? Learn the history of the dates and why one of them is inaccurate.

RALEIGH, N.C. A Confederate battle flag hung inside the old North Carolina State Capitol last week to mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is being taken down after civil rights leaders ...

The date also appears on the state flag of North Carolina. In 1983, the General Assembly ratified a final change to the official seal they confirmed just four years prior.

We'll hit the road to four of North Carolina's 27 state historic sites to share the history behind each and introduce you to the passionate people who bring these sites alive for visitors.

Waving in the wind from poles all across the state, the North Carolina flag is a high-flying symbol of our state’s government, history and culture — and possibly, of historical inaccuracies.

RALEIGH, N.C. – A Confederate battle flag hung inside the old North Carolina State Capitol last week to mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is being taken down after civil rights leaders ...