Despite much competition in the way of scheduled events for the day, we had a great turn out for the Shiloh Celebration on October 18. The audience was interested and engaged in the history of the Shiloh Community founded in the late 1820's by Free People of Color. They were equally excited to learn of the Free Black Patriot, Jesse Harris that many in the community can claim as kin. The weather was beautiful. It was an all round perfect day. Here are some photos of the day.
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| Click image to view larger. Photos by Belle Long of Wake County Historical Society and Barbara McGeachy of Wake County Genealogical Society. |
Photo Details clockwise from upper left - Our audience awaits, Belle Long of Wake County Historical Society opens, Lynette Barber and Will Ellis provide beautiful music, Mills Cemetery presentation by Saundra Russ Cropps, Jermaine Pulliam - Deputy Grand Master of Prince Hall, dist.19 presides over the wreath ceremony at Rev. James H. Dunston's grave, Esther Dunnegan presents Shiloh Church history
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