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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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Doc Watson and Merle Watson

Photo of Eunice Waymon (Nina Simone) at age 12

Andy Griffith

Marcus Martin Appalachian Dulcimer

Glenn Appalachian Dulcimer

American Five-String Fretless Banjo

Libba Cotten

Cigar Box Guitar

German Scheitholt Zither

American Five-String Fretless Banjo

Wade Martin Appalachian Dulcimer

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