Thursday, April 27, 2023

Reminder to register - Wendell Museum Meet Up. 8 Reasons to visit the Wendell Museum on May 13!

There is still time to register for our next in person MeetUp At the Wendell Museum. In case you need encouragement, scroll down for eight reasons to join us! 

8 Reasons* to visit the Wendell Museum on May 13! 

  • The Wendell Timeline - more than 200 photos and clippings of Wendell history
  • Wendell People - 11 notables highlighted for contributions far beyond Wendell in a variety of endeavors.
  • Wendell Business - 18 Businesses that shaped the town are highlighted
  • Agriculture - Tobacco, cotton and forestry put Wendell on the map.
  • Veterans - locals recognized for their roles in combat, peacekeeping, disaster relief, and humanatarian aid.
  • Schools - historic schools, Rosenwald schools, small rural schools, noted educators
  • Churches - 18 churches more than 60 years old 
  • Civic clubs and organizations - clubs and club member contributions highlighted

Please, join us on May 13. Registration link below.


The community of Wendell in eastern Wake County is full of history and culture.  Join us as we partner with the Wake County Historical Society to tour the Wendell Museum which tells the colorful story of Wendell’s past and has an extensive library of documents for researchers.

 


When:  May 13, 2023 @ noon

Where:  Wendell Museum, 122 West 2nd Street, Wendell, NC  27591

How to register:  Click here to let us know you're coming

Optional lunch to follow at Aubrey and Peedie’s Grill, 38 N Main St, Wendell, NC, United States, 27591. Dutch treat. Old fashioned soda fountain grill with sandwiches and burgers.

This event is free to all but donations to the Wendell Museum will be gratefully accepted. 

 Many thanks to the Wake County Historical Society for partnering with the Wake County Genealogical Society on this event!

 Questions to President@wakecogen.org

 See you in Wendell!

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