Upcoming Events
State Capitol Foundation Oyster Roast
Friday, October 6, 2023
Tickets can be purchased here.
Annual Oyster Roast
The Foundation sponsors an oyster roast every fall at the Capitol and on Union Square featuring dancing, dinner and a silent auction. The funds raised are dedicated to the educational and ongoing restoration programs prioritized by staff and Foundation committees.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Every year the Governor, accompanied by children, lights the State Christmas Tree on Union Square. This event is carried live on television across the state.
LATEST NEWS
Effective May 3, 2023, and until further notice, the North Carolina State Capitol is closed to visitors while construction is underway to replace the copper on the roof and dome, update the HVAC system, and repair damaged stone. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Conservation and preservation of the State Capitol Historic Site is ongoing with many new projects on the horizon.
Would you like to help the SCF preserve the North Carolina State Capitol and its collections?