Efforts to find records of African American ancestors prior to 1865--both those believed to have been enslaved and free people of color--require thorough preparation before beginning research. The resources and guidance provided in this Research Guide may be helpful in determining starting points, locating records, and tracking research.
Government & Heritage Library
Website:
https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/about-us/government-and-heritage-library
Phone: (919) 814-6790
Email: slnc.reference@dncr.nc.gov
Physical address:
109 E. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing address:
4640 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4600