McEntire Makes Family Connections at State Archives
L-R: Former State Archivist Dick Lankford, Cultural Resources Assistant Secretary Jennifer Woodward, Reba McEntire and State Archives staffers Chris Meekins, Doug Brown, Debbi Blake and Sarah Koonts.
The State Archives of North Carolina got a visit from actress and country music star Reba McEntire in connection the NBC television series, Who Do You Think You Are? The show follows celebrities as they explore their family history. The long, lost relatives McEntire discovered through the archives will be revealed on the program airing Friday, March 2 (check local listings for details).
“Viewers can tune in on Friday to find out what Reba McEntire learned about her family tree, but they can come to the North Carolina State Archives and the State Library of North Carolina five days a week to find a treasure trove of resources to help them explore their own families,” said North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle.
For more information, visit the North Carolina State Archives and the State Library of North Carolina at 109 East Jones Street in downtown Raleigh, or call 919-807-7310 or 919-807-7460. Both are part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.
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