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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

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