Due to inclement weather, please contact the State Records Center (919-814-6920) or by email at records@dncr.nc.gov prior to visiting the SRC to drop off or pick up records.
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The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual presentation, “Discovering and Telling Lost and Unknown Stories: A Family Odyssey,” Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2-3 p.m. Deputy Secretary for Archives and History, Dr. Darin Waters, will discuss his research into the Rice and Waters families of western N.C., the importance of the State Archives and other public collections, and his donations of family materials.
The State Library and State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual program, “North Carolina Trivia Night,” Thursday, Jan. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.
Think you’re an expert on North Carolina history, geography, and culture? Here's your chance to show off your skills! On January 27, 2022, at 6 p.m., players can participate — as individuals or in teams — from their homes, as we present fascinating trivia about the Old North State. Bragging rights are on the line in this Carolina contest of wits! We look forward to seeing you there.
The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual roundtable, “Holiday Flavors of the Past,” Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7-8:00 p.m.
State Archives staff will share stories about holiday foods from the collection including the tradition of Old Christmas in Rodanthe and its foodways, holiday feasts on military bases, and 150-year-old recipes that can become DIY holiday gifts. Panelists will include Samantha Crisp, Director of the Outer Banks History Center; Matthew Peek, Military Collection Archivist; and Callie Beattie, Intern.
Enhance your own family archive with tips from the pros!
May is National Preservation Month and State Archives staff want to help you preserve family memorabilia. Staff with expertise in documents, photographs, audio-visual recordings, and electronic records (including social media) will discuss how to keep those types of materials safe for years to come. After brief presentations, staff will also address your preservation questions.
Think you're an expert on North Carolina history, geography, and culture? Here's your chance to show off your skills in the first ever North Carolina Virtual Trivia Night, brought to you by the State Archives of North Carolina and the SLNC Government & Heritage Library. On April 8 at 6 p.m., players can participate—as individuals or in teams—from their homes, as we present fascinating trivia about the Old North State. Bragging rights are on the line in this Carolina contest of wits! We look forward to seeing you there!
This workshop provides an overview of managing texts, email, social media, and instant messages as public records.
It is virtual and has a maximum number of 48 attendees. Attendees will receive a link to our online meeting platform, WebEx, in the week leading up to the workshop.
This workshop provides an overview of managing texts, email, social media, and instant messages as public records.
It is virtual and has a maximum number of 48 attendees. Attendees will receive a link to our online meeting platform, WebEx, in the week leading up to the workshop.
This workshop provides an overview of managing texts, email, social media, and instant messages as public records.
It is virtual and has a maximum number of 48 attendees. Attendees will receive a link to our online meeting platform, WebEx, in the week leading up to the workshop.
This workshop is full and not open to any more registrants at this time.