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#OnThisDay in 1904, famed potter Ben Owen Sr. was born in Moore County. Owen produced masterful work at Jugtown Pottery in Seagrove for more than 30 years. Owen’s work is in the Louvre, the Met, the Smithsonian, and the NC Museum of History. Photo of Owen by Bayard Wootten.

Now hiring at the North Carolina Museum of History! The open position for Public Programs Branch Head, supporting the museum's educational mission, has been extended. Apply before June 10 by clicking below. bit.ly/4dynKFS

Celebrate Black Music Month at a FREE virtual event on June 11! History @ High Noon speakers will discuss the life and legacy of musician Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go.” Find more information here: bit.ly/3GKfhmy. Photo courtesy of David King.

VICTORY! These medics are celebrating shortly after #DDay with each letter of the word “victory” cut into their hair. Allied forces launched their attack in Normandy #OnThisDay in 1944. This was a crucial turning point in WWII, leading to the eventual defeat of Germany.

#OnThisDay in 1946, heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson died in a car crash. While driving near Franklinton, his car struck a utility pole. He was transferred to St. Agnes Hospital in Raleigh, the closest hospital that accepted Black patients, where he died of his injuries.

Looking for a fall #internship? Always wanted to work in a museum? You’re in luck! Applications for our fall 2025 internships are now open! The application period will close July 4. bit.ly/4bmjyWX

This Civil War figure from our Story of North Carolina exhibit represents formerly enslaved men who chose to join the Union Army. Curator Earl Ijames will be at the Capital City #Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday at Dix Park, where you'll be able to see the figure in person!

Happy #NationalSewingMachineDay! Elias Howe did not invent the sewing machine, but he was granted the first sewing machine-related US patent in 1846. This 1954 Singer sewing machine toy from our collection attaches to a table and is operated by turning a hand crank on the side.

It's #FlashbackFriday! Watch as our curator Earl Ijames lists every 4-year #HBCU in North Carolina.

Happy #WorldDollDay! In 1983 the Cabbage Patch Kids doll started what is believed to have been the first toy craze. Riots, injuries, and arrests ensued with desperate customers battling over the toy. The dolls were popular throughout the 1980s, but nothing to the extent of 1983.

#OnThisDay in 1988, one of the all-time greatest sports movies premiered. “Bull Durham”—starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins—brought national attention to the Durham Bulls. The movie filmed at Historic Durham Athletic Park, the Bulls’ original venue.

#OnThisDay in 1903, a new soft drink called Pepsi-Cola, originally called Brad’s Drink, was trademarked. Watch as Objects Conservator Stephanie Guidera explains the process of conserving a Pepsi-Cola dispenser in our collection.

This Ken is a #TextileTuesday! Introduced by Mattel Inc. in 1961, Kenneth Sean “Ken” Carson Jr. was the “main squeeze” for Barbie. While the original Ken doll sold for $3.50, this Ken hit shelves circa 1963, dressed for a day at the beach, and retailed for approximately $2.29.

None of the contestants got the correct answer for tonight’s Final Jeopardy but we think any North Carolinian could! Do you know your Famous American Homes?

#EmancipationDay. #Juneteenth. The #13thAmendment. These mark different milestones in the long road to freedom for enslaved people in the United States. Read more about how North Carolinians experienced and commemorated freedom in our Museum Musings blog. bit.ly/3TsWNKm

June is #NationalCampingMonth! From backpacking to glamping, North Carolina is a beautiful place to experience the outdoors. This photo by Margaret M. Morley is called, "A Camp in the Carolinas." #FirstDayofSummer

Our Director C.J. Roberts is featured in the latest issue of WALTER. Read about his new role with the North Carolina Division of State History Museums, and get an update on our renovation! bit.ly/4lksRMF