Federal and State Constitutional Materials

This collection contains federal and state constitutions and amendments found within the holdings of the State Archives of North Carolina. These documents, consisting of loose manuscripts and one volume, highlight North Carolina government's role in the ratification of federal amendments and its own internal efforts to protect the rights of state residents dating back to the Declaration of Rights in 1776.

These significant documents are part of the Vault Collection.

This site is currently under development. We will be reviewing and making corrections and updates on an ongoing basis. If you find any errors, please send them to archives@dncr.nc.gov or statelibrary@dncr.nc.gov .