New Hanover Libraries & Societies
Where to start on the ground and online for New Hanover County.
Local institutions make or break New Hanover County research. Start here, then confirm hours and holdings before you travel.
- New Hanover County Public Library — public library system / local history desk
- Cape Fear Museum / local history network
- New Hanover County government — deeds/ROD and clerk contacts
- State Archives of North Carolina
- DigitalNC — newspapers, yearbooks, maps
- NCGenWeb — New Hanover
- FamilySearch wiki — New Hanover County
Also browse the full societies & libraries directory.