Outer Banks History Center

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Outer Banks History Center

A regional archival research facility in Manteo, NC

The Outer Banks History Center is a regional archival research facility in Manteo, N.C. on historic Roanoke Island administered by the Special Collections Section of the State Archives of North Carolina. Its holdings document the history and culture of the North Carolina coast and adjacent areas.

Each year the History Center responds to research requests from scholars, writers, historians, journalists, genealogists, film makers, exhibit designers, the general public, and broadcast media. Please visit, call, or email. We’ll be glad to help you.

Contact Information

Phone: (252) 423-5240
Email: obhc@dncr.nc.gov

Physical Location

1 Festival Park Boulevard
Manteo, NC 27954 

 

Collections and Services

Information about the types of materials collected by the Outer Banks History Center and services to researchers

Finding Aids

Review finding aids and indexes to find items in our collection

Visit the Outer Banks History Center

Address, GPS coordinates, contact information, hours, holidays, and other information

Support the Outer Banks History Center

The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center plays a crucial role in supporting the mission of the Outer Banks History Center

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about researching at the Outer Banks History Center

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