July 4, 2026 will be a stellar day in United States history: the day our country turns 250 years old. Across America, states are preparing to celebrate their own unique contributions to the nation’s success.

What are North Carolina’s plans? Where can you learn more about North Carolina history?

• America’s Semiquincentennial Committee – Official webpage of the 250th anniversary legislative committee
• America 250 NC – Website maintained by the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
• Session Laws – Laws passed by the North Carolina General Assembly, dating back to 1777.
• North Carolina Digital Collections – Here is where you can find images of all sorts of documents and photographs from our state’s history.
• NCPedia – The largest and most comprehensive North Carolina encyclopedia available online. And it’s free!