Did you miss the last NC Archive & Library Tour? Here is your second chance!

Back by popular demand! Join us for a repeat of our February tour of the NC Archives and genealogy library in downtown Raleigh. We will offer a free tour of the NC Archives and the State Library, organized by President Barbara McGeachy.

June Tour Details -

• Event: Tour of NC Archives and Genealogy Library
  
  
• Date: Monday, June 23, 10 AM - Noon (followed by optional lunch)
  
  
• Location: 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh (meet in the lobby)
  
  
• Lunch: Optional at the cafeteria in the basement of the legislature building, featuring hot food, salads, and sandwiches. Security check required; no special ID needed.

This tour is open to everyone, with 30 spots available. Sign up here:                                             https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9A72CAAFA7-56338096-tour

Each tour lasts 45-60 minutes, concluding by noon. The Archives tour is optional; participants can choose to visit only the library first. Research is not permitted on this day as both facilities are closed to the public on Mondays.

The NC Archives has original documents and some books but it's only about North Carolina. The staff will explain the types of materials in the archives and how to request them. They will have documents ready for us to look at. You can ask questions. The tour includes the vault which is normally closed to the public.

The State Library (Genealogy Room) has books and materials from other states in addition to N.C. The staff will explain the types of materials and how to request them. The library has many resources including vertical files (miscellaneous documents donated to the library), free access to databases including newspaper websites and Fold3, an overhead copy machine, and more. N.C. residents can get a free library card to check out books and to use some databases from home.

For questions, contact Barbara McGeachy at President@WakeCoGen.org

We look forward to seeing you on June 23!

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Next WCGS Meetup Saturday, May31 - Community Outreach Event - Roots Finders!

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Genealogy Sleuths - We need you!

Join us for the next
Wake County Genealogical Society

Spring Meetup

Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 27612

Saturday, May 31, 10am - noon.

Our Spring meetup is an outreach event inspired by the 2023 NGS SLAM! winning video - 

"Street Genealogy". See the five-minute free video  at the National Genealogical  Society YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD8P6Q_93ps&list=PLPuFl1BJIibPkE9BtKL-R_txCT5ZNDM4W&index=3

The original Street Genealogy event took place on a busy sidewalk. We will be inside the community center to help anyone who is curious about their family history. 

We are looking for 10 volunteers...

...who can bring their laptops and sit at inside tables and help people get started with genealogy by looking up their family online. For example, finding their family in the 1950 census. People can take a screen shot using their phone camera. Depending on demand, volunteers may spend 5 to 10 minutes per visitor. 

If the Wi-Fi is not working, we'll have paper pedigree charts and the volunteers can work with people to show them how to fill out the chart. 

We need more volunteers for these spots:

We also need volunteers to sit at our table of handouts to explain and share our handouts on local resources (free Ancestry Library Edition at all Wake Co Public libraries, NC Archives, etc.), WCGS, genealogy classes, upcoming events, etc. 

We also need volunteers at 9:15 to help set up the tables & chairs & signs.

Volunteers are needed for closing up at noon (fold the tables, stack the chairs, and get the signs).

When you watch the video, you can see how much fun this event will be. 

Sign up here:

Please sign up for a volunteer slot to help us make this a successful event!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA9A72CAAFA7-56695930-find

Any questions? Please email Barbara McGeachy, President@WakeCoGen.org

Come join us in the fun. We are planting genealogy seeds for the next generation of researchers!

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Local Learning and Cultural Events in May

Details on two events in the near future that you may find interesting!


14 May, 2025

Join the SLNC Government & Heritage Library for a Personal Digital Archiving Webinar!

When: on Wednesday, May 14th at 10 AM via Zoom. 

This webinar will explore the concept of Personal Digital Archiving (PDA), offering insights into the affordable and efficient practices, tools, and techniques for preserving your digital files. Learn how to organize and save digital files such as emails, photographs, videos, family histories, and more!

A Q&A session with the GHL Digital Projects Librarian will follow the presentation.

Details:

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Registration is required, and the webinar will be recorded and posted on the SLNC YouTube channel. This event is free and open to the public.

Register here  - for Personal Digital Archiving Webinar

Questions: GHL.info@ncdcr.gov



18 May, 2025

Ribbon Cutting for Ivey-Ellington Historic Home in Cary

In-person event: May 18 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. (308 S. Academy Street, Cary).  

After a two-year restoration, the Ivey-Ellington House is celebrating new life. A ribbon cutting and open house event will be held for this rare Wake County example of Gothic Revival cottage architecture. 

 

Join us for tours of the house, photo opportunities, and information booths featuring the Friends of the Page-Walker, Cary's Historical Society and the Town of Cary Historic Preservation Commission. Light refreshments will be served. 

 

Questions Contact - Laura Aldag, Corresponding Secretary, Friends of the Page-Walker Historical Society

Register soon for upcoming spring events - May and June 2025

Beginning Genealogy series taught by Barbara McGeachy
April 14 - June 9, Six Classes at Laurel Hills Community Center
Class Descriptions and Registration instructions here.

May WCGS in-person Meetup - "Find your Family History"
Saturday, May 31, 10am-Noon at Laurel Hills Community Center
Further details will be posted at this link soon!

NC Archive and Library Tour
Monday, June 23, 10am-Noon
Details and registration at this link. 

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Next Wakecogen In-person Meetup - February 10, 2025 - Tour NC Archives and State Library with Wakecogen

The Wake County Genealogical Society's first in-person outing of 2025 will be a popular tour of the NC Archives and the State Library, organized by President Barbary McGeachy.

February Meetup Details:

• Event: Tour of NC Archive and State Library
• Date: Monday, Feb. 10, 10 AM - Noon (lunch optional)
• Location: 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh (meet in the lobby)

Lunch: Optional at the cafeteria in the basement of the legislature building, featuring hot food, salads, and sandwiches. Security check required; no special ID needed.

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This tour is open to everyone, with 30 spots available. Sign up here: Signup Genius. 

Each tour lasts 45-60 minutes, concluding by noon. The Archives tour is optional; participants can choose to visit only the library first. Research is not permitted on this day as both facilities are closed to the public on Mondays.

The NC Archives has original documents and some books but it's only about North Carolina.The staff will explain the types of materials in the archives and how to request them. They will have documents ready for us to look at. You can ask questions. The tour includes the vault which is normally closed to the public.

The State Library (Genealogy Room) has books and materials from other states in addition to N.C. The staff will explain the types of materials and how to request them. The library has many resources including vertical files (miscellaneous documents donated to the library), free access to databases including newspaper websites and Fold3, an overhead copy machine, and more. N.C. residents can get a free library card to check out books and to use some databases from home.

For questions, contact Barbara McGeachy at President@wakecogen.org.

We look forward to seeing you on February 10!

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