Olivia Raney Local History Library

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The original Olivia Raney Library opened in 1901 across from the old Capitol, moved to Fayetteville Street Mall in 1965 and closed in 1985. Today, the library’s research collection focuses on historical and genealogical materials related to Wake County and Nor th Carolina, with an extensive Civil War collection and databases that provide additional resources. Free admission. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-2pm.

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Address
4016 Carya Dr.
Raleigh
NC
27610
USA
Contact Info
Telephone: 
919.250.1196

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