An introduction to the maintenance, retention, and disposition of public records based on the Functional Schedule for North Carolina State Agencies. Topics include an overview of public records law, principles of records management, maintaining confidential records, record retention and disposition schedules, electronic records, and scanning public records.
Holiday Hours Update
The State Archives will be closed May 24-26, 2025 for the Memorial Day holiday.
WRA Visitor Info
Beginning Monday, May 6, 2024, Western Regional Archives will be open by appointment only. Please call 828-250-3120 or email wrarchives@dncr.nc.gov to schedule an appointment.
Outer Banks History Center Update
The OBHC will close to the public for renovations beginning Nov. 4, 2024 & will reopen when work is complete. Please watch this website and OBHC’s social media for updates.
Onsite Visitor Update for State Archives in Raleigh
The HVAC for the Library and Archives Building is being worked on. Until that work is completed 5/6, the temperature in the Search Room may be warmer than normal.
Downtown Construction
Due to construction in downtown Raleigh on E. Jones St. there may be road and sidewalk closures, and air horns and vibrations from blasting. More info https://www.doa.nc.gov