Press release from the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources:
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Did you ever wonder what was in the headlines the day you were born? Or want to learn history from those involved? Would you like to learn to get information from newspaper collections online?
The Western Regional Archives is offering a special workshop “Extra! Extra! Learn All About It!” that will explore databases useful for accessing online newspapers. The hour long program Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 9:30 a.m. is suitable for researchers, teachers, students, genealogists and others interested in research. The free program provides insight on where to start. Come with a topic of interest to be investigated during the workshop.
“Extra, Extra! Learn All About It!” will be led by archivist Sarah Downing with the Western Regional Archives. Downing joined the Western Archives a year ago and has been with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for more than 20 years. She has written several books for The History Press and enjoys helping patrons with their research.
The Western Regional Office of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is located at 176 Riceville Road, Asheville. For additional information, please call (828) 296-7230, email sarah.downing@ncdcr.gov or visit www.ncdcr.gov/westernoffice.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources:
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan Kluttz, NCDNCR’s mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to
experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state’s history, conserving the state’s natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the nation’s first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov.
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