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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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North Carolina vs. Duke football ticket

Lunch counter stool from Greensboro, North Carolina sit-ins

Andy Griffith

North Carolina vs. Duke basketball ticket

July 4 March through Chapel Hill

Path to Chapel, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Glenn Appalachian Dulcimer

U. S. C. G. Lifeboat Sta., Hatteras Inlet, N. C.

American Five-String Fretless Banjo

Design Made at Airlie Gardens

Laundry Workers

Photograph of Adela Akers in Penland, North Carolina

Libba Cotten

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