Secretary Pam Cashwell

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

05/30/2026

Great to be here at the South Plaza Party with the team talking to folks before the game 🚨🏒🌀 let’s go!

05/29/2026

Today, we were honored to host DNCR Secretary Pamela Cashwell on her visit to Whiteville. Our staff had a blast giving her and her team a tour of our Museum, having a little natural sciences fun along the way!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

We are so excited to begin construction on the renovations at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher creating the largest shark habitat in NC (and so much more!). While construction is underway, visit Discovery Bay at Independence Mall in Wilmington. This interactive experience will feature aquatic habitats, educational exhibits, and a retail store. Very exciting!

You can also still visit our other aquariums at Pine Knoll Shores and on Roanoke Island.

05/28/2026

Beautiful celebration of culture at the People’s House yesterday as Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month.