North Carolina Historical Publications

05/24/2026

Fun day with America 250 and the Zoo highlighting the Red Wolf and our book, Freedom's Howl -->

04/22/2026

We are pleased to announce that A Chronology of the American Revolution in North Carolina, by Michael Coffey is available now! The site still says preorder but it is ready for your bookshelf. https://uncpress.org/9780865265158/a-chronology-of-the-american-revolution-in-north-carolina/

04/07/2026

Check out this thoughtful Q&A with Amy Nathan, author of our recent children's book about Sarah Keys Evans:

Amy Nathan is the author of the new book Riding into History: The Surprising Story of Sarah Keys Evans and the Figh...

03/25/2026

Sneak peak at our forthcoming America 250 NC book -->
Coffey’s work outlines important events and dates of the American Revolution, with a particular focus on North Carolina. It includes other major national and international events to inform the context of actions in the state and provides profound connections to aid reader understanding. A Chronology of the American Revolution in North Carolina utilizes a journal entry format organized by date, with helpful summaries introducing each part.
NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
University of North Carolina Press

03/25/2026

Before the Revolution ignited, the women of Edenton lit a spark of their own.

The 1774 Edenton Tea Party was a bold act of resistance and a precursor to the Revolution. Penelope Barker and 51 women in Edenton took a stand by boycotting British goods, one of the earliest examples of women's political action in America.

Learn more in the online exhibit, History of the Edenton Tea Party Resolves: https://mosaicnc.org/edenton-tea-party.

Image credit: Illustration from the book, "Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies' Tea Party," written by Sally Walker and illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss, published by the NC Office of Archives and History's North Carolina Historical Publications.



America 250 NC

03/09/2026

Thanks Lit and Hist--drive safely!

New issue of NCHR is hitting members' mailboxes! Have you received it? What essay are you most interested to read?

03/02/2026

*WEBINAR ALERT* March 12, 12-1pm.
"Author Talk: The Story of the Edenton Ladies' Tea Party" presented by Sally M. Walker. Hosted by the Government and Heritage Library. This webinar discusses Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies' Tea Party, published by us in 2024.
Register at https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/author-talk-story-edenton-ladies-tea-party
NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
University of North Carolina Press
North Carolina Historic Sites
America 250 NC
State Library of North Carolina

The SLNC Government and Heritage Library invites you to join us for a webinar featuring author Sally M. Walker, who will discuss Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies' Tea Party.

02/24/2026

Every face of North Carolina has a story, and each one is part of our state’s journey to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

One way we share the diverse histories of North Carolina is through our children’s books, each of which highlight a local North Carolina narrative. Beautifully illustrated and created by North Carolina Historical Publications these books make history accessible for young readers.

Learn more: https://www.america250.nc.gov/childrens-books

02/16/2026

University of North Carolina Press

02/13/2026

Check out the Kirkus Review of The Power of Quiet Courage-->
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/amy-nathan/sarah-keys-evans/
NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
University of North Carolina Press
NC African American Heritage Commission