So, I was casting about for a WW post with a holiday theme and happened on this quaint turn of the century Christmas postcard that was featured in the  North Carolina Postcards section of the digital North Carolina Collection at UNC.  This is a postcard that B. H. Woodell, of Raleigh, had personalized and printed to send to his friends and colleagues in December 1907. It is a very classic and formal card typical the ones I have seen from that time period.  Source I am not familiar with Mr. Woodell and wondered what sort of footprint he left in Wake County for that time period.  A Google search turned up several entries for him in an 1887 Raleigh City Director y housed at the NC Archives. This ad from the directory shows that he was a business man in downtown Raleigh at that time.   source There are several other mentions of Mr. Woodell in this directory. They document his dual occupations of shoe merchant and broker/commission merchant, ...

We met at Relish Craft Kitchen on the evening of Thursday, December 4 for the WCGS Holiday Meet-up. We had a great crowd and lots of fun catching up with everyone.  Relish was a great place to meet for a group of almost 30. We had a nearly private spot in the elevated room right off the entry. While not totally enclosed, it was roomy and comfortable and the elevation helped neutralize the ambient noise from outside our dining area. We had a top notch waitress who handled our orders without a blink or a miss! She is obviously a trained professional. The food came out quickly and was fabulous all round. Relish has my vote for future meal centered gatherings! It was truly great to see everyone and I did not hear a lull in the conversation all evening until the food arrived.  Here are some photos we managed to capture of the evening.  Can I just say -- These ladies are bringing the Chrismas Cheer! Viewing hint -  Click on each image for a larger version. Left to right: S...

I have shared this before, but I just love this account of Christmas in Wake Forest in 1875. Source Visit the Wake Forest Museum Blog for the full story of Christmas from the students point of view. It was too difficult for some to travel home at that time and they left to their own devices for merry making! Local residents took them in for the holidays. In addition to the traditional Christmas activities, the students spent their time at Tackey Parties and Night Suppers. Travel back in time here! 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