In addition to such artifacts as quilts, bedding, clothing, and needlework, the North Carolina Museum of History has an impressive collection of military uniforms and flags, including a Civil War flag from the Seventh Regiment North Carolina Troops captured at Gettysburg, July 3,1863. Back to Top Folklife T he museum's collection of folklife artifacts reflects the growing diversity of North Carolina's population. These objects represent the expressive cultures shared within older, established communities and in developing ones. Painted wooden road signs expressing community involvement and activism, a mezuzah, a fish trap, a banjo, all are tangible reminders of the ways that we live, work, recreate, and worship, passing down values and traditions to the next generation. Back to Top Militaria, Politics, and Society M ilitary and political history provides a framework for examining the forces of change.
Political entities develop, enact, and enforce laws that have lasting effects on the population.
Political beliefs have propelled many North Carolinians into armed conflict against foreign nations and against each other. Back to Top Sports, Recreation, and Leisure N orth Carolinians have always engaged in a variety of leisure activities. In colonial times, horse racing, cockfighting, and billiards were popular, as was wagering on them. Artifacts collected in this area include board games, children's toys and dolls, and sports-related artifacts.