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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

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Doc Watson and Merle Watson

Outer Banks Memory

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Cherokee Alphabet postcard

A member of the praise team uses flags to usher in the spirit of the Lord at Evangel Fellowship COGIC, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2005

Cherokee Hymn Book (Reprint)

Dairy Queen

Academic robe worn by Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole at Bennett College

Louise Daniels' House, Greenville, North Carolina, from the series Places for the Spirit, Traditional African American Gardens of the South

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