History

• The following article provides information regarding the history of the Turner House:
  “Home & Heritage: The Story of the Turner House.”
  Walter Magazine, December 2022,
  https://waltermagazine.com/home/the-story-of-the-historic-turner-house-in-raleigh/ .
  
  
• Please see also the Writings page for more information about the Historic Turner House and resources related to its mission.
  
  

Resources for Untangling Your Roots

“BIPOC cultural contributions have significantly impacted the tapestry we call America. The more we share our histories and traditions, the more we learn how each of us has contributed to the history of our country. We are more similar than different. It takes a village to build a better future.”

Go-To resources for NC Genealogy

Learn research techniques and strategies:

• Access Ancestry.com @ wakeco libraries with your library card
  
• Familysearch.org
  
• NC research librarians 919-814-6790 or slnc.reference@ncdcr.gov
  
• Explore library print collections
  
  

Research from anywhere with online collections

• NCPedia: The encyclopedia about all things North Carolina:
  ncpedia.org
  
• Online NC history with primary & secondary sources:
  digital.ncdce.gov
  
• Online video tutorials & research guides:
  statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ghl/resources
  
• Sign up for a library card to access materials in GHL’s circulation collection:
  slnc.info/GHLcard — and — slnc.info/GHLCatalog
  
• Learn more at State Archives of NC at
  http://archives.ncdcr.gov