RALEIGH – The State Library of North Carolina welcomes Caldwell County as the newest local library joining the innovative N. C. Cardinal program, a consortium of public libraries that share a common online catalog and library management system The N. C. Cardinal system lowers the cost of traditional system software and allows consortium-wide resource sharing, providing [...]
RALEIGH — The first forty-four volumes (1924-1967) of the North Carolina Historical Review are now available online through the North Carolina Digital Collections. First published in the spring of 1924, the quarterly Review quickly established and maintains through today a reputation for scholarly excellence. Now in its ninetieth year of publication by the Historical Publications Section of the [...]
STATESVILLE — Two North Carolina teenagers produced a prize-winning video on the theme “Beneath the Surface,” the 2013 Summer Reading program theme for public libraries. The 2013 Teen Video Challenge is sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), and is a national competition that encourages students to get involved with reading and the public [...]
March 27, 2013 – 12:51 pm
RALEIGH – Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina as illustrated by the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” (www.nccivilwar150.com). The exhibit will be hosted by Carteret County Public Library in [...]
February 11, 2013 – 2:30 am
RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz announced today the appointment of Karin Cochran as Chief Deputy Secretary of Cultural Resources, effective Feb. 11. Cochran brings more than 20 years of experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors to the department’s leadership team. Cochran comes to Cultural Resources from BlueCross BlueShield of [...]
January 29, 2013 – 12:28 pm
Researchers and history buffs alike may now search and access local history collections across North Carolina with a single search box thanks to a collaborative project led by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, NC LIVE and the State Library of North Carolina. NC ECHO, available at http://ncecho.org, has been updated in order to expand access to [...]
November 13, 2012 – 3:26 pm
RALEIGH — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the Cumberland County Public Library the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for community service. The Cumberland County Public Library is one of 10 libraries being recognized for its numerous programs to serve patrons [...]
October 2, 2012 – 7:00 am
RALEIGH–The Department of Cultural Resources has unveiled a project that focuses on “This Day in North Carolina History.” Working in conjunction with the North Carolina News Network, brief essays will be broadcast every day, accompanied by a blog at http://www.ncdcr.gov/thisdaync. “We’re excited about this initiative, because it allows the Department of Cultural Resources to showcase the wonderful stories that [...]
September 7, 2012 – 1:30 pm
RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda Carlisle announces the appointment of Dr. Kevin Cherry to deputy secretary for the Cultural Resources Office of Archives and History, effective Oct. 16. He succeeds Jeffrey Crow, who retired effective Sept. 1, after more than 38 years with the department. Currently Cherry serves as senior program [...]
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s early history, from the arrival of Europeans to the end of the Tuscarora War, is examined in the documentary “Birth of a Colony.” Produced by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources and Horizon Productions, and broadcast by UNC-TV, there will be a free screening of the film at the Archives and [...]
FREMONT – If you want to learn about your family’s past but don’t know where to start, the Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site will have some answers for you. The Genealogy Workshop for Beginners, May 19, 2-4 p.m., will offer expert advice on how to find your family history. Debra Blake and [...]
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources has unveiled a new online look to better share the story of the state’s arts, libraries, culture, and heritage. The Department’s longtime Web address, www.ncculture.com, will now feature events, cultural tourism, and features about the state’s rich culture. The site www.ncdcr.gov will focus on news and information about [...]
RALEIGH – The State Library of North Carolina’s Government and Heritage Library will host an open house on Thursday, May 17 from 2-4 p.m. The event, which takes place during “State Library Week,” as proclaimed by Gov. Bev Perdue, will be held in the newly renovated Government and History Research Room located on the first [...]
RALEIGH – Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Carolinians depicted in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit. The exhibit commemorates the role our state played in the Civil War (1861-1865), a defining period in United States history. It will visit the Wayne County Public Library from May 14- [...]
Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” Fontana Regional Library in Macon is hosting the exhibit through May 29, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the Civil War (1861-1865). “The [...]