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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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Photograph of Adela Akers at the loom in Penland, North Carolina

Asheville, N.C.

1875 - John J. Kendall, Spinning wheel patent model

Earthen Cup

Cherokee Hymn Book (Reprint)

Rocky Hillside, North Carolina

Directions for Using Vicks VapoRub

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8 Dollars

Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate: 6 Years to Build, 43 Bathrooms 🤩 Aerial America | Smithsonian Channel

Raleigh Brewing Company

Duke University

Nags Head, N.C.

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Cigar Box Guitar

How Krispy Kreme Became a National Treasure

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German Scheitholt Zither

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National Woven Coverlet Project: Susan Morgan Leveille Interview

Hicks Capudine Liquid

Aerial photograph taken over Eagles Island, NC

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina (Burning Tobacco Barn)

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Goody's Headache Powders

Krispy Automatic Ring-King Junior Doughnut Machine

Installation Model for Moonlight on the Great Pee Dee

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American Five-String Fretless Banjo

Photograph of fields near Wilmington, NC

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