Discover records of enslavement from across North Carolina through the People Not Property project. The virtual presentation will be held Monday, November 7, 1-2 p.m., as part of the Friends of the Archives annual meeting.
Historians will discuss exciting new research about the Regulator Movement in North Carolina during an upcoming program presented by the State Archives. The virtual roundtable, “The Regulator Movement and New Research,” will be held Tuesday, May 24, 12 – 1 p.m.
The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual roundtable, “Outlander Fact vs. Fiction,” Tuesday, April 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
To celebrate National Poetry Month, the State Archives of North Carolina will host History in Verse, a virtual program on documentary poetry featuring N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m.
The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual presentation, “Women’s History Research Showcase” Tuesday, March 22, 7-8 p.m.
Curious about what other researchers are discovering in the search room? Learn about two current projects using State Archives’ collections. Ph.D. candidates Madison Helman and Jewel Parker will share highlights of their research on murder ballad subjects and women healers. The panel will also point out digitized collections to explore for additional women’s history topics.
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.
The Friends of the Archives will host a virtual annual meeting and program, “North Carolina Cemeteries: Documentation and Research,” Monday, November 1, 1-3 p.m.
Celebrate All Saints Day by learning about cemetery archaeology and genealogy!
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Brief FOA annual meeting
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The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual roundtable, “North Carolina’s Colonial Court Records,” Tues., June 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn about colonial North Carolina and new discoveries from the Archives!
