Press Releases
October is Archives Month in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October 2018 as Archives Month in North Carolina and the State Archives of North Carolina is cosponsoring an exhibit that displays both ordinary and extraordinary documents that record the history and culture of the state.
October Archaeology Month Events Celebrate 14,000 Years of Human History
In celebration of October as North Carolina Archaeology Month, a series of free lectures will be presented by the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology on a broad range of subjects, including the underwater coastal heritage of North Carolina, history of channel improvements in the Cape Fear River, and Moravian pottery production in Old Salem. A student symposium showcasing archaeological research from students across the state is also planned. Lunchtime lectures and the student symposium will be held in the auditorium of the Archives and History Building, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh.
N.C. Archives Makes Kiffin Rockwell Photo Collection Available Online
The personal and military photograph collection of famous American World War I aviator KiffinRockwell has been made available online for the first time through the Military Collection at the State Archives of North Carolina.
“This Day in North Carolina History” Book Debuts Aug. 8
What do Nina Simone, headache powders, Blackbeard, moonshine and Grandfather Mountain have in common? They all had a role to play in the history of North Carolina.
N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Recognize Revolutionary Era Colonel and Congressman
Irish-born James Gillespie eventually settled in Duplin County and became active in the fight for freedom from British rule.
Explore Genealogical Resources at One-Day Event June 23
Genealogy research is a complex subject that involves finding the right resources, keen detective work, and enduring patience.
Explore Archaeology at Lumber River State Park April 28
The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology will hold a Public Archaeology Day at the Wire Pasture Access of Lumber River State Park on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“N.C. Digs!” Exhibit and Artifacts from the Berry Site Open at Western Office
The “N.C. Digs!” traveling archaeological exhibit features artifacts from the Berry site in Burke County and other western North Carolina sites. The Western Office of the N.C.
Grant Funding Available to Digitize N.C. Archival Records Collections
North Carolina institutions that hold collections relevant to North Carolina’s history and culture may be eligible to participate in a grant-funded program to digitize the materials.
N.C.’s 1868 Constitution on Display for a Limited Time in Raleigh
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to view the historic North Carolina 1868 Constitution, now on display at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh through April 29.
