Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society Webinar SATURDAY, August 22, 2020, Time: 2:00 – 3:15 PM Topic: “Born NC and Living Elsewhere: Making the Connection Back” What if you only know “born NC” from a census, military record, or a child’s death record? Is it possible to figure out where in
The Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society Annual Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Manheimer Room in the Reuter Center, University of North Carolina Asheville Campus from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Presenter Dr. Thomas W. Jones PhD, a board-certified genealogist, award-winning writer and recipient of
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and passage of the 19th Amendment, it did not grant voting rights for all. The ongoing fight for equity continues today. “She Changed
When: Saturday, November 16, 2019 doors open at 6pmWhere: Historic Hazelwood School, Home of the Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC Sharing Southern Appalachian culture through stories and song. Event includes history and educational displays. Light eats and drinks included, cash bar available. Hosted by Bob Plott author,
How can the DAR help with your historical research? Many of the DAR Chapters keep historic records about events related to the area in which they are located. However, most records are kept at the DAR Library located within the DAR Headquarters at 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006.
