North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is a state agency dedicated to leveraging the state's natural and cultural resources to shape North Carolina's social, cultural, educational, and economic future. Led by Secretary Reid Wilson, NCDNCR's mission encompasses enhancing the quality of life in the state by offering opportunities to engage with excellence in the arts, history, libraries, and nature. The organization oversees an extensive portfolio including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums and Jennette's Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation Office, and the Office of State Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and Water Stewardship.

Established in 1969, the NCDNCR aims to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve state history, conserve natural heritage, promote recreation and cultural tourism, and drive economic development. Although specific details on recent investments and investors are not available, the agency continues to play a pivotal role in North Carolina's cultural and natural heritage landscape, contributing to the state's overall social and economic advancement.