Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Reminder: Next WCGS Virtual Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30pm

There is still time to register for this event.




Tuesday, Oct 22 @ 6:30pm - Virtual

Topic:  Using Genealogy Research Plans (recorded video)
Speaker: Connie Knox 

Keep your thoughts organized with a Research Plan Worksheet. This easy to use plan can be used as you research your ancestors. Here you can keep a running list of records you need to find either when researching at home or on the road. Time is always precious when researching and this is a huge timesaver when you are prepared in advance!
 
This is a pre-recorded video. Following the video, we will open the floor for discussion and Q&A. Come armed with your best research organization tips to share!
 
Join us!  Free and virtual!

*Please register by 4pm day of meeting.
*Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
*Check in between 6:00 and 6:30 for chat, social time and questions!


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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Wake Wednesday - Apex StoryMaps Celebrate 150 Years

I had seen these story maps before and I just love the concept of telling the stories and history of a place and attaching them to a map. The concept and tools to create are provided by ARCGIS.com. ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) platform that helps users create, manage, and analyze geographic data, or maps. The StoryMaps concept "transforms your geographic information system (GIS) work into interactive content that informs and inspires."

The most inspiring collection of story maps that I have seen to date were produced by the town of Apex to celebrate their 150th year celebrated in 2023. Please follow the link to the Apex 150th celebration to see what a wonderful tribute they have created. Apex 150 - Past, Present and Potential

There are seven communities hightlighted in this series so be sure to scroll through to the bottom of each one for the links to the others.StoryMaps include Apex Annexation Tour, Fairview Community, Friendship Community, Green Level Community, Low End Community, New Hill Community, and  Olive Chapel Community.  I promise you will be glad you did. 


A snippet from a Story Map illustrates stories
 with their respective locations.


If you are as charmed with this method of story telling as I am, you will be glad to know that a basic StoryMap plan for personal use is free. There are limits to customization, but you may still find that this is a tool you want to use to tell your family story. Details and pricing are here for the curious and creative. 




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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wake Wednesday - Premium List of the NC State Fair 1899

Are thoughts of cool breezes and crisp fall air calling to you? Got a taste for fair food yet?

While it is way too warm for that now, you can still get in the mood.  Stay inside and have a browse this fun old bit of ephemera from the turn of the century, the  Premium List of the NC State Fair 1899 - 39th Annual State Fair.
There are some beautiful advertising  graphics inside, as well as great historical context for Wake County and the rest of the state at the time. You can page through this volume much like browsing a physical book.
Don't miss the ads for Briggs Hardware, Raleigh Cotton Mills, St Mary's School, Southern Railway, and a host of others less well known that we surely need to keep in our memory. Fun!


These old premium book are a great source of historical context for you ancestors life way back when. 

Browse all from the history of the NC State Fair (1853-1859, 1869 - now). Visit NCDigital and search for "State Fair Ephemera". You will find a large collection and a fascinating time travel adventure.


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