North Carolina Division of Historical Resources

Independent informational overview of the North Carolina Division of Historical Resources, the DNCR division connected to statewide historic preservation, archives, archaeology, historic sites, historical publications, markers, and public history programs across North Carolina.

Overview

Short Name
Division of Historical Resources
Entry Type
Government Division
Entity Level
State Division
Status
active
Verification
needs_review
State
North Carolina
Cities
Raleigh
Jurisdiction Level
statewide
Branch of Government
Executive branch
Government Type
state government
Service Area
State of North Carolina
Public Information

Agency Summary

The North Carolina Division of Historical Resources is a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources connected to statewide historic preservation, public history, archaeology, archives coordination, historical interpretation, and stewardship of historical resources.

The division supports historic sites, preservation programs, archaeological research, historical publications, archival coordination, historical markers, and educational initiatives that help preserve and interpret North Carolina history.

Through programs, offices, historic sites, and public initiatives, the division helps residents, educators, researchers, and visitors access North Carolina historical resources, records, preservation guidance, cultural heritage information, and public history experiences.

Core Duties

Historic Preservation
Supports preservation of historic buildings, districts, archaeological resources, landscapes, and culturally significant sites across North Carolina.
Public History and Interpretation
Supports educational programming, historical interpretation, exhibits, public engagement, and historical storytelling initiatives.
Archaeology and Research
Coordinates archaeological research, site documentation, cultural resource review, and preservation-related archaeological support.
Historic Sites Stewardship
Supports the operation and stewardship of North Carolina historic sites and related public history properties.
Historical Records and Resources
Supports statewide historical records access, archives coordination, historical publications, and preservation-related information resources.

Public Information Tools

North Carolina Historic Sites
Official directory and information for North Carolina historic sites.
State Historic Preservation Office
Historic preservation guidance, programs, tax credits, surveys, and preservation support.
State Archives of North Carolina
Historical archives, records access, genealogy, and government record resources.
Office of State Archaeology
Archaeological resources, site forms, preservation guidance, and research information.

Quick Info

Agency Type
Historical preservation and public history division within North Carolina state government
Primary Role
Historic preservation, archives coordination, archaeology, public history, historical interpretation, historic sites stewardship, and statewide historical resource support
Statewide Reach
Supports historical programs, preservation services, public history resources, historic properties, archives, archaeology, and educational initiatives across North Carolina
Leadership Model
Led by the Deputy Secretary for Historical Resources under DNCR

Governance

Agency Status
Division within DNCR
Lead Official Title
Deputy Secretary for Historical Resources
Appointment Method
Named through the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Contact

Main Phone
919-814-6570
Physical Address
109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing Address
4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Division of Historical Resources
919-814-6570
State Historic Preservation Office
919-814-6570
Office of State Archaeology
919-814-6560
State Archives of North Carolina
919-814-6840

Quick Stats

20+
Historic sites and related historical destinations
Statewide
Historic preservation and public history reach
1000s
Historical markers and preserved historical resources
Multiple offices
Programs connected to preservation, archives, and archaeology

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