Articles related to "Raleigh"

Playspace and Exploris have combined to form a hands-on, interactive museum for children and their families in downtown Raleigh, NC.

Tennis is growing in the Triangle area of Raleigh, NC and its suburb of Cary. Here's a guide to finding public and private courts, tennis apparel and other gear.

Looking for a weekend destination that educates and delights? The 24th International Festival of Raleigh is taking place at the Raleigh Convention Center this October.

Elizabethan England breeds secrecy in an age of religious and intellectual persecution, causing many intellectuals to go underground.

Insight into using city parks and water gardens to cleanse stormwater in an effort to decrease pollution.

What happened at Roanoke...what was Croatoan and why was this name carved on a tree in the middle of the abandoned settlement.

What do Saxon kings, Thomas Wyatt, and Sir Walter Raleigh all have in common? They have either worshipped in, or are buried in, this ancient West Country parish church.

Cate Blanchett reprises her role as the Virgin Queen, and Clive Owen stars as the privateering Walter Raleigh, but pomp and circumstance take the lead.

Gilbert starts a colony at New Foundland. Drake returns the Roanoke settlers to England. The second Roanoke group disappears.

Get deals on kids furniture, newborn baby clothes, home school curricula, maternity clothing at Kids EveryWear, a popular children's consignment sale in Raleigh, NC area.

From Nags Head to Raleigh, North Carolina offers visitors -- and residents, too -- a variety of outlet shopping opportunities.

Sir George Weymouth captures five Native Americans. He takes them back to England. Potatoes and tobacco from the New World are introduced to England.

Rosemary Sutcliff was one of the finest children's writers of her time. This delightful novel is one of her best!

The Sea Dog, Sir Francis Drake helped defeat the Spanish Armada, but only after he sailed his ship The Golden Hind around the world stealing Spanish gold

Several taverns were the center of social life and politics as Virginia joined the rest of the colonies in challenging the king of England.

Lush natural surroundings are embraced and reflected with this newly opened property. A new sense of opulent peacefulness has come to North Carolina.

It's tough for Bills fans to watch their favorite teams after moving to a new city. It becomes hard to follow the team because it's not playing on local television.

Buy Me is a reality show that begins with the sellers listing their home with a real estate agent and the events leading up to the sale of the property.

Why was "Venus at her Mirror" badly damaged by a suffragette, one of the so-called "wild women," during an attack at the National Gallery in London on March 10, 1914?

The art of Italy at the NC Museum of Art spans over 2,000 years with exhibits of pottery, statues, paintings, and period pieces.

A brief look at the life and military career of Lieutenant Frederick Beecher, a member of the celebrated Beecher family, who gave his life for his country.

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.

Henry Clay was a major candidate on three unsuccessful occasions, promoting his American System against Andrew Jackson and the Democrats.

During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.

There are tough times ahead for new graduates as the economy makes jobs scarce.

Taj and Spencer watch their backs on Survivor. The Harlem Globetrotters make a surprise appearance on Hell's Kitchen.

Airing during the 7th season of the classic THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, "Barney Comes To Mayberry" is an excellent episode that garnered actor Don Knotts his 5th Emmy Award.

If one loves films then North Carolina is the place to be in November. The Tar Heel State is showcasing a handful of film festivals all in one month.

Gray and speckled trout are available along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and they are not difficult to catch. Using jigs just might be the best way to fish for them.

These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.

From fair trade to organic, green coffee is growing in popularity as consumers show concern for how their morning cup is grown and traded.

For centuries, local residents and vacationers have visited spas to maintain good health and cure illnesses. Today, medical spas may also focus on cosmetic improvement.

The North Carolina Museum of Art and the British Museum have teamed up to present seldom seen artifacts from one of history's most mysterious civilizations.

Largemouth bass feed throughout the fall season as they are preparing for the slower winter ahead. They prefer big, bulky baits in fall, and one lure does the trick.

Red drum are popular gamefish that are found in coastal waters from the mid-Atlantic states to Florida, and around the Gulf coast to Mexico.

Can Robin Hood help a little boy with his cancer treatment? Annika Truman is determined to find out.

In the United States, there are about 50 all women's colleges and universities. Here's some history of these schools, as well as pros and cons of attending them.

Virginia Dare and her lost colony have been and still are a mystery of history. Facts exist as well as theories. Perhaps this will be resolved by psychics.

Enjoy a flavor feast with these top pick southern restaurants in central North Carolina. All selections are economical and feature tasty eating.

For more than 1300 years, Sherborne in the West Country in Dorset has been a gathering place for pilgrims and travelers. Today it's a great place for a family holiday.

Obesity and overall lack of physical fitness are being felt by the U.S. military as an estimated nearly three out of four recruiting age Americans are ineligible to join.

The Carolina Hurricanes won game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals 2-1 over the Edmonton Oilers, taking the 3-1 lead in the series.

The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird changed college basketball as Magic's Michigan State beat Bird's Indiana State 75-64 for the Spartans' first NCAA crown.

So-called "rapid" techniques let users build models of products early in the design cycle to cut development costs. Some methods even build finished parts.

In the first few moments of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor several American ships are destroyed and numerous lives are lost.

This article looks at President Obama's investment plans for the American railroad system and briefly examines how this will work in concert with his other plans.

In the spring and summer, largemouth bass are active and aggressive, and will readily pounce on surface lures and topwater baits.

Funny and frightening, 'Religulous' tackles the politics, finances, ethics, observances, and marketing of organized religion.

Here's some help in making your decision about what bike to buy if you're a bike commuter.