Monthly Archives: May 2015

Announcing Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State Archives

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Ashley

Originally posted on History For All the People: The Friends of the Archives is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibit on the documents, history, and purpose of the State Archives of North Carolina. Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State … Continue reading →

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First Wednesdays – “…doing anything whatsoever calculated to cause excitement…”

Posted on May 6, 2015 by WilliamH

Toward the end of April 1865, North Carolina Governor Zebulon Vance was becoming increasing irrelevant in the rapidly unfolding events in North Carolina. He was unable to participate in the surrender negotiations between Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston and Union … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Second Mondays Lecture Series – May 11, 2015 at 12 Noon

Posted on May 5, 2015 by WilliamH

Second Mondays Lecture Series  May 11, 2015 at 12 Noon (Archives & History Building Auditorium, Raleigh, NC): Sherman’s March and the Occupation of Raleigh (William H. Brown, Registrar, State Archives of North Carolina) In March 1865, the American Civil War … Continue reading →

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“…returned to their usual place of deposit…”

Posted on May 1, 2015 by WilliamH

In the world of politics, an ability to deal with crisis whether generated by yourself or others can truly define the value of an individual seeking to serve his or her constituents or using political office as a way to … Continue reading →

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