Secretary Pam Cashwell

Secretary Pam Cashwell The official account of the current Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NC DNCR)

06/17/2026

Featuring music from the Tar Heel State's own Tift Merritt and Rissi Palmer!

While leaving Historic Bath State Historic Site we passed by Goose Creek State Park and I just can’t help myself…when I ...
06/16/2026

While leaving Historic Bath State Historic Site we passed by Goose Creek State Park and I just can’t help myself…when I see a brown sign and I have the time, I always like to stop and say hello! Located in Beaufort County, Goose Creek offers a broad range of coastal experiences: from wetlands along the Pamlico River to a cypress swamp viewed from a long boardwalk. You can hike the 8.5 miles of available trails, paddle, swim, fish, and picnic! Plus, with it being only 8 minutes from Historic Bath, there’s something for everyone!

06/12/2026

You’re invited! Join us for North Carolina’s signature America 250 event on July 4th at the State Capitol in Raleigh! A parade and full day of history, food, music, and family fun before the fireworks. https://www.america250.nc.gov/freedomfest

We are excited to have joined The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Chancellor Roberts for the launch ...
06/09/2026

We are excited to have joined The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Chancellor Roberts for the launch of their statewide study on libraries and generative AI in local communities. The Library of North Carolina connects our state’s 437 library branches in all 100 counties to trustworthy and accessible information. As we all navigate this complex and formidable technology, this project ensures that local libraries are not only part of the AI conversation, but a gateway to understanding it for the people of our state.

Photo credit: UNC-Chapel Hill

It was so exciting to come together at the North Carolina Museum of Art to celebrate this new artwork, “Please Be Seated...
06/05/2026

It was so exciting to come together at the North Carolina Museum of Art to celebrate this new artwork, “Please Be Seated”, created by Paul Cocksedge that will allow our community to engage with art in the Park. We celebrated with an interactive performance from the Panoramic Dance Project, Broughton Dance, and community members. Many thanks to Tom and Pat Gipson for their generous sponsorship of this beautiful and creative new addition.

You can visit the first town of North Carolina! was founded in 1705 and was also North Carolina’s first port. You can a...
06/04/2026

You can visit the first town of North Carolina! was founded in 1705 and was also North Carolina’s first port. You can also see the state’s oldest existing church, St. Thomas Church. There are still many historic houses here, including the Palmer-Marsh House. If you’re visiting the area this summer, I suggest you stop in Bath!

I discovered a gem in our State Parks system. Singletary Lake State Park is located in Bladen County, between Fayettevi...
06/02/2026

I discovered a gem in our State Parks system. Singletary Lake State Park is located in Bladen County, between Fayetteville and Wilmington. The park offers two unique large group camping options in rustic historic cabins. There is also public access for hiking, swimming, fishing, and paddling. It was great to meet our hardworking staff and walk around the beautiful Carolina bay lake.

Lake Waccamaw State Park is situated on the ancestral homelands of the present-day Waccamaw Siouan tribe in Columbus Cou...
06/01/2026

Lake Waccamaw State Park is situated on the ancestral homelands of the present-day Waccamaw Siouan tribe in Columbus County. Lake Waccamaw is the largest natural Carolina bay lake with 14 miles of beautiful shoreline. It was great visiting and meeting the amazing employees who keep the park safe and running.

I had a lovely visit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and met their fantastic staff. Come learn about...
06/01/2026

I had a lovely visit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and met their fantastic staff. Come learn about the history and culture of the Lower Cape Fear region and check out their collection of maritime artifacts if you’re in the area this summer.

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