Tag Archives: Historical Publications

Popular World War Books Reborn in the New Century

RALEIGH – “North Carolina and the Two World Wars” returns to print in a single volume two of the most popular titles published by the N.C. Historical Publications Section. Sarah McCulloh Lemmon did the groundbreaking work on two earlier titles, and Nancy Smith Midgette has combined and bridged the works in a newly published volume. Based on extensive research in the State Archives, [...]

Historic Sale! Up to 70 Percent Discount on N.C. Troops Roster Series

RALEIGH–The Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History announces a 60 percent to 70 percent discount of the popular and well-respected “North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster” series, volumes one through 18. Regularly priced at $50 per copy, volumes 1-15 are sale priced at $15 per copy and volumes 16-18 are sale priced [...]

“Destitute Patriots” of Bertie County Focus of War of 1812 Book

RALEIGH — The latest title from the Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History examines what is called the “Second War of U.S. Independence.”  Written by Gerald W. Thomas, the book, “Destitute Patriots:  Bertie County in the War of 1812,” examines contributions to and sacrifices for the war by Bertie County [...]

New Edition of “A History of African Americans in North Carolina” Now Available

RALEIGH – A new, revised edition of “A History of African Americans in North Carolina” is now available from the Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History.  The volume covers more than 400 years from the colonial period through the early 21st century.  Authored by Jeffrey J. Crow, Paul D. Escott [...]

“The Old North State Fact Book” Now Available in Spanish

RALEIGH -  The Historical Publications Section of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resource’s Office of Archives and History announces the publication of its first Spanish-language title “Libro de Hechos de El Viejo Estado del Norte” (“The Old North State Fact Book”). First published in 1976 and now in its sixth revised edition, “The Old North State [...]

Fourth Term of Governor James B. Hunt Presented in New Book

RALEIGH – Former Governor James B. Hunt Jr. will receive the first copy of “Addresses and Public Papers of James Baxter Hunt Jr., Governor of North Carolina, 1997–2001,” which documents the fourth term of the state’s longest-serving chief executive, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, during a 3 p.m. program at the Museum of History in Raleigh. [...]

New Book Examines the Regulator Movement in Colonial North Carolina

RALEIGH — The Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History announces publication of the landmark new book, “Farming Dissenters: The Regulator Movement in Piedmont North Carolina,” by Dr. Carole W. Troxler. This is the story of local government more interested in its needs rather than those of its constituents-and of settlers [...]

New Civil War Roster on North Carolina’s “Senior Reserves and Detailed Men”

RALEIGH – The Civil War started with the shelling of Fort Sumter, S.C., on April 12, 1861.  On the 150th anniversary date of April 12, 2011, the Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History will make available “Volume XVIII: Senior Reserves and Detailed Men” in the popular “North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: [...]

New History of “Down Home” Tyrrell County Is Now Available

RALEIGH – The Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History announces the publication of “Tyrrell County: A Brief History,” by prolific North Carolina historian Dr. Alan D. Watson. The new title provides an insightful look into the county that calls itself “genuine” and “unpretentious.” Created in 1729 and named for Lord [...]

Respected Archaeologist Stan South’s New Book “Archaeology at Colonial Brunswick” Arrives

RALEIGH – In 1956, archaeologist Stan South conducted the first archaeological investigations at  Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site and established his credentials as a pioneer in the field.  His newly published title, “Archaeology at Colonial Brunswick,” now is available from the Historical Publications Section of the Office of Archives and History in the N.C. [...]

“Native Carolinians: The Indians of North Carolina” Book Updated

RALEIGH — The popular “Native Carolinians: The Indians of North Carolina,” by Theda Perdue and Christopher Arris Oakley, is available in a new and updated edition from the Historical Publications Section of N.C. Office of Archives and History, within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. First published in 1985 and reprinted five times over 25 [...]

Speaker Reviews Striking History of Dorothea Dix Hospital

RALEIGH – Marjorie O’Rorke will discuss the history of Dorothea Dix Hospital and sign copies of her new book, “Haven on the Hill,” on Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Community Relations Department at Dix Hospital, the free event will be held at the House of Many Porches, 701 Palmer Drive (on [...]

Remembering “A Day of Blood” and the 1898 Wilmington Race Riot

RALEIGH – On Nov. 10, 1898, white rioters in Wilmington murdered blacks in broad daylight and overthrew a legitimately elected Republican government without public opposition or intervention by the authorities. LeRae S. Umfleet will discuss the 1898 Wilmington Race Riot and sign copies of her new book, “A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race [...]

African American History Across North Carolina

RALEIGH – African Americans have made rich and varied contributions to North Carolina history. The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources provides opportunities to study and celebrate African American history all year, and offers outstanding ways to share that history in coming weeks. Get a jump start on February’s Black History Month celebrations at the Jan. [...]

Definitive History of Dix Mental Hospital Now Available

RALEIGH — The new title from the Historical Publications Section of N.C. Office of Archives and History, “Haven on the Hill: The History of North Carolina’s Dorothea Dix Hospital,” by Marjorie O’Rorke, presents the story of this important institution from the 1848 legislative authorization of the state’s first mental hospital, to the 21st century debate [...]