American Indians in North Carolina, Past and Present

Get to know the state's American Indian tribes. Examine some of these groups within the contexts of education, work, government and politics, language, and the arts. The workshop will pay particular attention to today's eight state-recognized tribes. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  details
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Antebellum North Carolina

What was life like for North Carolinians before the Civil War? Research articles, artifacts, and visual aids will enhance your knowledge of the state's political, social, and economic climate during the antebellum era.  details
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Civil Rights in North Carolina: A Change Is Gonna Come

Explore civil rights in North Carolina through an interactive online teacher workshop filled with valuable information and ideas for teaching. The first three sessions focus on the experiences of African Americans and American Indians in the state from 1830 to 1980. In each of these sessions, a history of civil rights is interspersed with detailed articles on an event, an issue, and a biography of a person important to the period. In the fourth session, you’ll explore the history of civil rights activism of other groups in North Carolina. The last session investigates the current and future state of civil rights. An interactive time line and oral histories are included.  details
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Legends of North Carolina

Was Blackbeard really so bad? What became of Virginia Dare? Explore the fascinating history of these and 14 other North Carolina legendary figures and learn how and why their stories have changed over time. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  details
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North Carolina Rosenwald Schools

Look into the compelling story of Julius Rosenwald and his efforts to improve education for African Americans in 15 southern states, including North Carolina. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  details
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North Carolina at Home and in Battle during World War II

Learn how World War II affected North Carolinians and how the state’s men, women, and children contributed to the war effort at home and abroad. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  details
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Stories from the Civil War

From the battlefield to the home front, this program will provide you with the resources to incorporate the history of the Civil War in North Carolina into your curriculum. Probe Civil War resources and develop applications for the classroom. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  details
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Women in North Carolina History

Discover how women have influenced North Carolina’s history. Learn how to integrate women’s history into your curriculum using stories, primary documents, Web site links, and other resources. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  details
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