Archives Month is an annual, month-long observance every October of the repositories and people responsible for maintaining and making available the archival and historical records of our nation, state, communities and people. The events are a celebration of the work that we and our organizations do, but it is also a time to raise public awareness. By holding exhibit openings, workshops, lectures, open houses, and other related events during Archives Month, North Carolina's archives community can make a concerted effort to bring the importance of our profession to our state's citizenry and public leaders.

Any institution or repository responsible for archives and historical records in North Carolina is invited to participate in Archives Month in North Carolina. The Society of North Carolina Archivists (SNCA) sponsors the month and the Archives Month Committee sets the annual theme, designs, prints, and provides posters and bookmarks for repositories, and serves as an information clearinghouse for events.

The Archives Month Committee is pleased to announce the theme for this year is What Puts You on the Map? 

This year’s theme seeks to showcase unique items from your collection or area that help to put you "on the map!" Ideas might include unique collections that point visitors to your archives, regional sites that highlight North Carolina's history and interests, or even real maps!

Please contact the Archives Month Committee at feeneyke@forsyth.cc if you want to share collection images that are related to the theme, if you would like to write a blog post for the SNCA website related to what "puts you on the map", or if you would be interested in offering an online "Lunch and Learn" on your unique destination collection or archive feature. 

Please send images, blog posts, and/or Lunch and Learn ideas to Karen Feeney by September 20th.