Publications

North Carolina Historical Review on Shelves

When the agency that is now Cultural Resources was first created, producing historical publications to give all North Carolinians access to history was at the core of its mission.

We continue that tradition today, publishing everything from guidebooks on North Carolina's best arts experiences to overviews of the Tar Heel State's historic properties and much, much more. The State Library, which is the official repository for state government publications, has also made thousands of historical publications from state agencies available online.

Use the tiles below to browse all the publications we have to offer.

Archaeological excavation at Town Creek Indian Mound

Archaeology Reports and Summaries

Online reports and summaries of North Carolina archaeological sites and studies. Produced by the Office of State Archaeology, these cover everything from Blackbeard to the Lost Colony and beyond.

The State Publications Digital Collection

Archived State Publications (Digital Collection)

More than 8,200 current and historic publications produced by North Carolina state government on a wide variety of topics including health care, agriculture, transportation, and education.

Books from Historical Publications

More than 300 books that explore major events, periods and topics in North Carolina’s rich history, from detailed histories of specific places to broad overviews of historical phenomena.

Part of the cover of the African American Museum Trails of Eastern North Carolina

Cultural Trails Guidebooks

Available both online and in print, six guidebooks produced by the N.C. Arts Council highlight the noteworthy cultural destinations available in different parts of the state and around certain themes.

Downloadable Books and Magazines for the Blind

Download locally produced and/or distributed digital braille books, digital talking books and magazines through the N.C. Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped’s NOBLE program.

The National Register Nomination Form for a Tarbroro plantation

National Register Nomination Forms

Browse through nearly 2,850 North Carolina listings on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina organized by county.

Sticks and Stones: Three Centuries of North Carolina Gravemarkers

Publications from the State Historic Preservation Office

An index of books covering everything from broad overviews of North Carolina architects and architecture to detailed architectural surveys of specific towns and counties.

The cover of Palace Magazine, produced by Tryon Palace

Publications from Tryon Palace

Publications produced by Tryon Palace including an educational magazine, a news magazine, guides on artifacts and specific topics, annual reports, brochures and more.

An old Tar Heel Junior Historian Association Magazine

Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine

A fun and fact-filled youth magazine published twice each year by the Tar Heel Junior Historian Association. Each issue focuses on a theme related to North Carolina history and culture.

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