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Explore America: North Carolina

Explore America and discover people, places, art, and history that connect to North Carolina in the Smithsonian’s collections. Held in trust for the American people, the Smithsonian’s collections document the country’s history, art from across the globe, scientific discovery, and the vast wonders of the natural and cultural world. Visit Smithsonian Open Access to download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s 2D and 3D images.


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37c Greetings from North Carolina single

North Carolina, from the United States Series

Canard biplane with two pusher propellers, cream colored fabric, and wood frame, set against a black background.

1903 Wright Flyer

37c Cape Lookout, North Carolina single

North Carolina vs. Duke football ticket

North Carolina

13c North Carolina single

Lunch counter stool from Greensboro, North Carolina sit-ins

Wise, North Carolina, 1989

10 Dollars, North Carolina, 1778

Doc Watson and Merle Watson

Vicks Vaporub Salve

Photo of Eunice Waymon (Nina Simone) at age 12

Andy Griffith

Autumn Landscape in North Carolina

North Carolina: High Point: Main Street

Is Blackbeard Haunting North Carolina's Ocracoke Island?

North Carolina vs. Duke basketball ticket

Signature cowboy hat worn by NASCAR driver Richard Petty, 2002

University of North Carolina

July 4 March through Chapel Hill

Marcus Martin Appalachian Dulcimer

Research Triangle Poster

Path to Chapel, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Outer Banks Memory

University of North Carolina

Wall hanging

Tying Tobacco Leaves, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Toxaway Falls, N. C.

Untitled (Jug with Snake)

33c Thomas Wolfe single

Richard Petty's 200th Victory Car

Greensboro Lunch Counter

Mail to Cape Lookout (mural study, Beaufort, North Carolina Post Office)

1924 Fourth Grade Class Picture, Williams Street Primary School, Goldsboro, North Carolina


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