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State and local organizations throughout North Carolina are gearing up to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the Civil War 2011-2015. While there are numerous local organizations and plans, much of the coordination is being handled by several statewide groups.

The North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial, a project of the Office of Archives and History of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, provides a major focus for commemoration of the anniversary. Its website is: www.nccivilwar150.com.

Another engaged organization is the North Carolina Civil War Tourism Council, a membership group, providing a great deal of information of interest to Tar Heel tourists. Its website is: www.nccivilwar.com.

Sand in the Streets just around the corner

Pans for the 2008 Sand in the Streets concerts are heating up, and by June 12, it will be HOT!

We blast off with Chairman of the Board; and we sign off the 2008 series with the ever popular Band of Oz. And in between, some great music for Sand in the Streets fans.

Pride is working to make this summer’s series the best yet. The lineup, and dates are:

June 12: Chairman of the Board
June 26: Jackie Gore and Legends of Beach
July 10: Liquid Pleasure and recognition of Carl Long’s baseball career
July 24: The Grass Cats
July 31: The Embers
Aug.14: Band of Oz

For more information about this year's Sand in the Streets series and the performers, click here...

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here...

What Is Pride of Kinston?

The mission of Pride of Kinston, Inc., established in 1984, is to lead downtown revitalization in Kinston using the Main Street approach developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which promotes economic development within the context of historic preservation.

Pride of Kinston is one of 57 Main Street communities in North Carolina in a program coordinated by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance. (www.nccommerce.com). For more information about Pride of Kinston, see About Pride.


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North Carolina Planning Begins For Civil War Sesquicentennial State and local organizations throughout North Carolina are gearing up to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the Civil War 2011-2015. While there are numerous local organizations and plans, much of the coordination is being handled by several statewide groups. The North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial, a project of the Office of Archives and History of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, provides a major focus for commemoration of the anniversary. Its website is: www.nccivilwar150.com. Another engaged organization is the North Carolina Civil War Tourism Council, a membership group, providing a great deal of information of interest to Tar Heel tourists. Its website is: www.nccivilwar.com. Another tourist and education center can be reached at: www.civilwartraveler.com/EAST/NC/index.html. Sand in the Streets just around the corner Pans for the 2008 Sand in the Streets concerts are heating up, and by June 12, it will be HOT! We blast off with Chairman of the Board; and we sign off the 2008 series with the ever popular Band of Oz. And in between, some great music for Sand in the Streets fans. Pride is working to make this summer’s series the best yet. The lineup, and dates are: June 12: Chairman of the Board June 26: Jackie Gore and Legends of Beach July 10: Liquid Pleasure and recognition of Carl Long’s baseball career July 24: The Grass Cats July 31: The Embers Aug.14: Band of Oz For more information about this year's Sand in the Streets series and the performers, click here... Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here... What Is Pride of Kinston? The mission of Pride of Kinston, Inc., established in 1984, is to lead downtown revitalization in Kinston using the Main Street approach developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which promotes economic development within the context of historic preservation. Pride of Kinston is one of 57 Main Street communities in North Carolina in a program coordinated by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance. (www.nccommerce.com). For more information about Pride of Kinston, see About Pride.	There's Always Something Going On in Downtown Kinston Upcoming Events... Sand in the Streets Returns! Chairman of the Board June 12, 2008 Click here for current calendar of upcoming events... Featured Downtown Property... 327 N. Queen St. Click for details... Run for the River 2009 The 4th Annual Kinston 8000 Run for the River March 28, 2009 Click here for 2008 race results... Take Pride - Thursdays @ 7:30 Tune in to TACC 9 Thursdays at 7:30 as we highlight the businesses, people and places in downtown Kinston. From the Executive Director... Adrian King's comments on community investment... Did you know? Kinston claims the first registered elevator in the state, designated Elevator No. 1 by the State of North Carolina. Find out more here... Kinston has a planetarium. Find out more here... Queen Street was paved with bricks in 1906. Kinston Weather Visit the Images of Kinston-Lenoir County Magazine
Home • History • In the News • Things to Do • Real Estate • About Pride Pride of Kinston • 327 North Queen Street • Kinston, NC 28501• (252) 522-4676 Located in the Kinston Enterprise Center Artist Bruce D. Ziegler has generously made available to Pride his portrait of downtown Kinston as signature for Pride's website.