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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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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

Lunch counter stool from Greensboro, North Carolina sit-ins

10 Dollars, North Carolina, 1778

Doc Watson and Merle Watson

Vicks Vaporub Salve

Autumn Landscape in North Carolina

North Carolina: High Point: Main Street

North Carolina vs. Duke basketball ticket

Signature cowboy hat worn by NASCAR driver Richard Petty, 2002

University of North Carolina

Marcus Martin Appalachian Dulcimer

Research Triangle Poster

Outer Banks Memory

University of North Carolina

33c Thomas Wolfe single

Richard Petty's 200th Victory Car

Greensboro Lunch Counter

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

Andrew Jackson

Glenn Appalachian Dulcimer

North Carolina vs. Wake Forest Football ticket

Carte-de-visite of a Freedmen's School with students and teachers

American Five-String Fretless Banjo

Side chair by Thomas Day

James Knox Polk

Josie Mast; "American Beauty;" coverlet; overshot; c. 1913; North Carolina

Sunglasses worn by Richard Petty during the 2002 racing season

Promotional pamphlet for Soul City

Mesoplodon mirus True, 1913

Pinback button protesting the imprisonment of the Wilmington 10

Creef Boatworks at Wanchese on Roanoke Island, North Carolina

Photograph of Senator Henry Hall Falkener and family


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