Asheville
Jan 19, 2016
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.