Thanksgiving as we know it was not celebrated in North Carolin until 1849. Read about the history and evolution of the traditions at this article from NCDNCR . source WCGS sends best wishes. May you have a bountiful and peaceful Thanksgiving where ever you are. Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  | Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Contact

George Thomas is working his magic again with records and maps. Enjoy another Wake centric post as he tracks the westward migration of early Wake settlers. This time to parts in Cabarrus and Stanly counties. Read George's post here -  A RIDE DOWN PINE BLUFF IN CABARRUS COUNTY source Attention researchers for these families -  Reed  Keiser  Howell  Teeter  Barker  Byrd    Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  | Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Contact

See Fold 3 Blog post for Details.  https://blog.fold3.com/75th-anniversary-of-the-first-veterans-day-celebration-and-free-access-to-fold3 Ends 13Nov. 2022 at 11:59pm MT. Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  | Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Contact

The live event was held in October, if you missed it or want to revisit it, this is your opportunity. The Capitol will share the presentation virtually via Zoom. If interested please RSVP via the Eventbrite link below. From the NC State Capitol: The NC State Capitol is hosting a series of public listening sessions to unveil their new website focusing on the stories of enslaved people.   About this event This website, entitled "From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol" names over 130 enslaved workers who built and maintained the Capitol building in the 1800s. Most of the men worked on the Capitol's construction in the 1830s, either as laborers at the construction site or as quarry hands at the nearby State Quarry. The Capitol is dedicated to naming these individuals and telling their stories through this new publicly accessible website.   The public is invited to attend a listening session, learn about the website, and offer feedback ...