Durham Libraries & Societies
Where to start on the ground and online for Durham County.
Local institutions make or break Durham County research. Start here, then confirm hours and holdings before you travel.
- Durham County Library — public library system / local history desk
- Search NCGenWeb and the directory for active Durham historical/genealogical societies (names change).
- Durham County government — deeds/ROD and clerk contacts
- State Archives of North Carolina
- DigitalNC — newspapers, yearbooks, maps
- NCGenWeb — Durham
- FamilySearch wiki — Durham County
Also browse the full societies & libraries directory.