North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things people love about North Carolina—its diverse arts and culture, rich history, libraries, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the Department enriches education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. DNCR manages more than 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the N.C. Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, and heritage commissions. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground.