State Archives and State Library to Host Family History Fair

The State Archives and the State Library of North Carolina, divisions within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will host the 2025 NC Family History Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Building in Raleigh (109 E. Jones St.). This year's theme is African American Genealogy and History and will focus on experiences with and tips for researching African American ancestry and history.

The Family History Fair will include presentations from guest speakers Renate Yarborough Sanders, Joyce Sharrock Cole, and Desi Campbell. Genealogists, librarians, and local organizations will have information tables during the event, and a social networking hour with light refreshments will take place in the afternoon. Additionally, join the African American Heritage Commission at noon for an introduction to Freedom Park.

The SLNC Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives will be open for research from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. See the full list and schedule of events: https://tinyurl.com/yk5bxerx.

This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is recommended to attend: https://fs25.formsite.com/statelibrarync/dtxpul4byj/index.

For more information, contact Danielle Shirilla, [email protected]; 919-814-6881.

About the State Archives
The State Archives serves as the custodian of North Carolina's historical records, preserving and providing public access to a wealth of archival materials. Through its diverse collections, educational programs, and exhibitions, the State Archives plays a crucial role in promoting an understanding and appreciation of North Carolina's rich historical legacy.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina - its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.

The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit https://www.dncr.nc.gov.

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