Editing to add more photos - 11/2/25 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. 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. Dun...

Do you want to start delving into your family history? Are you interested in taking your genealogy skills to the next level? We have great news for you whether you are a beginner or intermediate family researcher. A new, expanded series of genealogy classes offered by Barbara McGeachy, President of Wake County Genealogical Society. Classes will start this September and run through November. Barbara's classes are offered in partnership with the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation. Classes will be held Mondays from 10:30 am to noon in the large meeting room in the Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road . Beginning Genealogy Classes taught by WCGS President, Barbara McGeachy Fall 2025 Genealogy Class list : Genealogy: Getting Started! - Monday, Sep 8 Learn how to research your family history. Start with yourself and work back in time. Start with records you already have. Find records on-line to fill in the gaps. Learn how to record names, dates, and locations. Learn h...

We received this message and invitation from Taylor Wolford, the Outreach Librarian at the State Library of NC regarding their preservation event.  The event is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Full Details:  Preservation Workshop: Preserving Your Family Records and History   Program Details:   Date and Time:    July 19, 2025 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm   Program Description: Join the SLNC Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives Conservation Lab for an engaging workshop on preserving physical family records and historical items. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to preserve their family's treasured documents. Experts from the State Archives Conservation Lab will present on key preservation topics, followed by a brief Q&A session where participants can ask questions about their own preservation challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own...

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...

Raleigh Senior TechEd will present a comprehensive three-part series on Beginning Genealogy, perfect for those just starting their family history journey. Let instructor Jennie Gunther guide you through the fundamental aspects of beginning genealogical research. Course Details Dates and Times : Genealogy 101-A: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3-5 PM Genealogy 101-B: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3-5 PM Genealogy 101-C: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3-5 PM Location :  Overture Centennial, 600 Bilyeu Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 (Theater Room) Cost: $10 per session Genealogy 101-A: Basic Genealogy Research - Relatives This initial session of a 3-part Beginner Genealogy series introduces the 3R’s of genealogy research – RELATIVES, RECORDS & RESOURCES.  Class will cover:  how and where to start; beginning the family tree with known information; interviewing Relatives; basic recording forms to document ancestral family history.  Topics include:  preparation of a Family Group Sheet, a Pe...

Location: John P. “Top” Greene Community Center 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Raleigh, NC 27601 Classes: Shaking Your Family Tree: Genealogy Courses Presenter :  Tanya Foreman Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 8, April 12, & May 10 Discover the stories of your past with Shaking Your Family Tree, a series of engaging and interactive genealogy courses These classes provide an exciting opportunity for participants to delve into their roots, uncover their family history, and connect with their heritage. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your research, this program has something for everyone. Each class will be led by Tanya Foreman, a renowned genealogy expert and founder of Family Matters Genealogy. With years of experience and a passion for helping others trace their ancestry. Tanya brings invaluable insight and expertise to every class. Why Attend? Your family’s story is a one-of-a-kind treasure waiting to be uncovered. These courses offer more than just rese...

Tales From the Table: Genealogy, Foodways, & Legacy Building - AAHGS Conf.     February 2-4 The 2024 NC AAHGS Conference will be a three (3) day event. Friday, Feb 2 - tours of the State Archives, the State Heritage Library, and the vault. Saturday, Feb. 3 includes a full day of workshops (16 of them) (at Shaw University/ Estey Hall) including basic genealogy, foodways and legacy building, as well as a panel discussion and luncheon. Our own Saundra Cropps will offer a presentation with Patsy Smith Morgan on Serendipitous Moments of Genealogical Discoveries (including the Shiloh Community, Morrisville, NC).           Sunday, Feb 4 - there will be tours around the historic Black spaces in Raleigh including The Pope House (home of Dr. Manassa Pope - a Black medical graduate of Shaw University's Leonard School of Medicine who ran for mayor in 1919), the Historic Turner House in Oberlin Village, and the Historic Black ...

There are many scheduled events to observe Black History Month throughout Wake County. Several groups are maintaining calendars. Here are a few to help you celebrate and honor Black heritage. Cary - calendar of events Raleigh - calendar of events Triangle on the Cheap calendar -60 events including historically significant locations around the Triangle Wake Forest - calendar of events Wake Forest - Sites of Memory - African American StoryMap Holly Springs - Black History Tour (self guided) Jobz Design at  https://www.vecteezy.com/ Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  |  Society Surnames  |  Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Contact

See all the details of the upcoming programs from The Wake County Historical Society at this link . Topics include- A Book Talk and Signing by Carmen Cauthen on the Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh NC - Sept. 11, free admission A Talk on the Historic Turner House by Cheryl Crooms Williams - Oct 10 Lessons from the Rosenwald Schools with Claudia Stack, Ed.M. & Richard T. Newkirk, Ed.D. - Nov 14 See all event details at this link . Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  |  Society Surnames  |  Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Contact