Wake 250

Wake 250

Then (January 2026) -

I was on a quest to see if I could dredge up content from the 1770's through 1790's to inform us how the denizens of Wake County lived, rebelled and coped with the political turmoil of their day. I hoped to capture as much or more about life lived around and in spite of the politics, but I am sure both topics will appear over time.

Now -

This series ran primarily from January to July of 2026 though other posts may be added. It has turned out to be more regional that local due to the sparcity of population at the time. I had to reach back farther in time than I expected to originally, but what a revelation. There are so many interesting twists and wrinkles to the story and I found some truly amazing resources in the process. I even learned a few new ways to research as I went along.

Enjoy!

Jan 14, 2026 -Spreading Rebellion Locally Wayyyy Before the Internet

Jan 21, 2026 - The Formation of Wake County in 1771

Jan 28, 2026 - The French and Indian War Changes the Whole Colonial Vibe

Feb 4, 2026 - The Jumonville Glen Incident, May 1754

Feb 11, 2026 - John Chavis, Notable Black Educator, preacher and Rev War Soldier

Feb 18, 2026 - Early Maps colonial and post-Revolutionary War era

Feb 25, 2026 - Black Revolutionary Soldiers - Lesson Plan as Historical Context

Mar 4, 2026 - Getting the News in pre-Revolutionary Times

Mar 11.2026 - NC Was One of the Last Colonies to Publish Newspapers Locally

Mar 18, 2026 - Margaret Wake Tryon - Mother of Wake

Mar 25, 2026 - North Carolina Widows' Pensions

Apr 1, 2026 - 250th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves - Observe Living History, April 10-12, 2026