Heritage & Culture

History and Archaeology of the Arboretum

Friday, October 16, 2026 · 1pm · North Carolina Arboretum

History and Archaeology of the Arboretum with Bob and Mary Noel Friday, October 16 | 1 – 4pm Register Here! The land that makes up The North Carolina Arboretum has been home to different human groups over a span of more than 15,000 years. It has had many uses and been shaped by those who lived here. This walk, led by archaeologists Bob and Mary Noel, will give participants a chance to see and hear about past occupants of this land, and even a little history about how it became the state’s Arbore