The Chicamacomico Historical Association is the steward of the place, artifacts and history of the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Coast Guard Station. The VISION of the Association is to forever preserve and present the history of Chicamacomico and commemorate its valiant heroes. The MISSION of the Association is to preserve the historic Chicamacomico site and tell its unique story.
To preserve, promote, and enhance the historical, cultural, and natural environment of Hillsborough for residents and visitors and support a vibrant and sustainable economy throughout the Hillsborough area.
To support the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences.
To provide creative opportunities for children and adolescents who battle cancer and other life-threatening diseases and physical disabilities; to create opportunities for individuals, including college students and artists, to teach children and adolescents who battle life-threatening disease and physical disabilities; to educate the public and foster a clearer understanding of childhood illness and disease.
To bring together persons who share a common interest in high-quality performance of significant choral literature, both sacred and secular. To ally its musical experiences with the cultural development and enrichment of its commuity through concert appearances. To establish and maintain a standard of excellence in performance of choral music.
To provide grants, to educate, and support the culturally diverse art community in Cumberland County.
McColl Center champions contemporary artists and sparks creativity for positive community impact.
To support individual and artistic growth through craft.
To promote excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all the people of our community; manage the Durham Arts Council building; provide grant information to artists and arts groups; produce CenterFest; and run arts education programs.
With focus on STEM, the arts, child health and emerging literacy, Kidzu Children's Museum inspires children and the adults in their lives to learn through creative, purposeful play.