Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Story of North Carolina: NC Museum of History

With a Grandma and Great Grandma in town and the need to find something to do, but not too strenuous, we decided to head over to see the "Story of North Carolina" exhibit at the NC Museum of History. This exhibit has been open since April of this year, but I had yet to make it inside until yesterday. It was definitely worth our time, and you can't beat the fact that it is all free!

The creators of this exhibit start with pre-history (about 4,000 B.C.E.) and work their way toward the present. Interspersed with the artifacts are hands-on displays, and lovely touches like a reconstructed Native American hut, a real house from 1742, a cow to milk, little detailed, miniature scenes, and much more.
My kids had enough hands-on to keep them engaged, while the older people were able to read and learn about this State's varied and fascinating history. Here are a few more pictures to give you an idea.















Some of my favorite parts were the little moving figurines and the detailed miniature scenes interspersed throughout.

 All time periods of American history are covered, from Paleolithic times, Colonial, our four major wars (Revolutionary, Civil, WWI and WWII), the depression, and a great video at the end detailing current facts and figures of a state starting to diversify and change. It's a great way to start on any history lessons you may be planning, and not a bad afternoon.

If you are interested, and are a plan-ahead kind of person, an Exhibit Guide can be found here.

The North Carolina Museum of History is at 5 East Edenton Street in downtown Raleigh, NC. Their phone number is 919-807-7900.

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