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Wednesday, September 9
Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Hybrid
Unlock the secrets of African American genealogy with this presentation, navigating the challenges of tracing enslaved or free ancestors. Explore crucial records like slave schedules, free Negro Registries, and cohabitation records. Discover effective strategies using census clues to trace lineage before 1865, empowering you in ancestral exploration.
Presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, this free event will occur both online via Zoom and in person at Matthews, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28104
Please register in advance.
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Wednesday, September 9
Leander's Lies (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Olde Meck for our September meeting when we will hear from Nancy Werking Poling, author of the historical fiction book, Leander's Lies. This story brings to life the adventures and tall tales of the real life Elias Leander Muller, who lived in North Carolina after the Civil War and claimed to have hunted with Teddy Roosevelt and been a successful politician, while, in truth, he was an impoverished farmer who abandonded his family and created another identity.
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Saturday, September 12
A Perfect Frenzy: The Forgotten Fight for Freedom (Local Events)
12:00 pm High Point Museum, 1859 East Lexington Ave., High Point, N.C.
Meet Andrew Lawler, nationally famous journalist and author of The Secret Token (about the Lost Colony), as he discusses his new book, A Perfect Frenzy. Discover the stages that led to the outbreak of the Revolution in Virginia, Lord Dunmore's fight to hang onto a Loyalist foothold in the colony, his Proclamation to enslaved men of fighting age, and the "perfect frenzy" it evoked, including the eventual burning of the city of Norfolk. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing afterwards, or bring your own copy. Free. Contact larry.cates@highpointnc.gov with any questions. Sponsored by the Heritage Research Center (High Point Public Library), the High Point Museum, and the Friends of HPPL. |
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Thursday, September 17
Historic Bookmarks Book Club Meeting at Wing Haven (Local Events)
Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte
Sponsored by the Historic Landmarks Commission, the Historic Bookmarks Book Club Meeting at Wing Haven will feature the book Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence: Discovered Letters of a Southern Gardener edited by Emily Herring Wilson.
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Friday, September 18 through Saturday, September 19
NCGS 2026 Fall Conference (Conferences)
McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
Register now to attend the North Carolina Genealogical Society Fall Conference, featuring Judy G. Russell, along with 24 other genealogy experts. You’ll get 22 lectures either in person or livestreamed, ALL recorded for viewing afterwards, plus 10 bonus videos – all for under $100!
Go to https://www.ncgenealogy.org/event/ncgs-fall-conference-save-the-date/ for more information and register. |
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Monday, September 21
Navigating Ancestry Library Edition (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Genealogy Librarian Danielle Pritchett to learn tips and tricks for accessing and navigating Ancestry Library Edition.
Presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, this program is free.
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Monday, September 21
The Mecklenburg Longrifle School (Local Events)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Registration is now open for the Mecklenburg Historical Society upcoming September 21st evening program titled: "The Mecklenburg Longrifle School."
C. Michael Briggs will discuss his book, “The Long Rifle Makers of the Mecklenburg School” detailing one of nine long rifle schools that operated in the Piedmont and Western North Carolina areas during the period of 1770-1835.
He will give background on the nine gunsmiths as well as the gunsmith most responsible for starting the school in Mecklenburg County, Isaac Price. Isaac was born in Anson County [later Mecklenburg] on March 6, 1747. Price and his brother John Price, Jr. made guns and swords for General Thomas Sumter during the Revolutionary War. While working as a gunsmith, goldsmith and sword maker Isaac Price took on a number of apprentices that led to more gunsmiths in our area.
In addition, Michael Briggs will bring examples of the local gunsmiths’ firearms..
Please click here to register now. |
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Saturday, September 26
The Great Wagon Road Project (Webinars)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hybrid
Old Buncombe County Genealogy Society presents Carol Fuller, with The Great Wagon Road Project. This group’s mission is to preserve the historic 18th century migration route mile by mile and to provide the correct route of this important path from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. The group’s research has also identified other 18th century original routes such as the Carolina Road.
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Wednesday, October 7
Seeds of a Nation (Local Events)
2:30 pm Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library
The October meeting of the Forsyth Genealogical Society will present Grace May of the Special Collection of the Forsyth Co library. Her program will be "Seeds of a Nation", a discussion of how to find and use colonial records in genealogical research.
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Wednesday, October 14
Restoring Cemeteries (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join Olde Meck's October program to hear Doug Compton share the processes involved in restoring cemeteries. |
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Tuesday, October 20
The History of Charlotte – A 250-Year Adventure (Local Events)
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte
“The History of Charlotte – A 250-Year Adventure” is a fascinating and compelling trip through Charlotte’s past, given by speaker David Erdman, Attorney, Historian, and Author. Be transported with the 150 historic images that Erdman will share and discuss during this program for every Charlotte resident, newcomer, or self-professed Charlottean. Erdman has been actively learning and promoting Charlotte’s history throughout his 50-year residence in the Queen City. Come learn about Charlotte’s varied and storied past from an active and involved North Carolinian.
This evening lecture series is part of Wing Haven's Centennial Celebration and is offered in conjunction with the Historic Landmarks Department. |
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Friday, October 23 through Saturday, October 24
York County Library Genealogy and Family History Expo (Conferences)
Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Mill, S.C
Courtyard by Marriott • Fort Mill, SC
Two exciting days of genealogy, history, and discovery!
- Free admission with advanced registration
- 16 informative presentations by professional genealogists and historians
- Catered complimentary luncheon
- Exhibitors and vendors from local and regional historical and genealogical societies
- Free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family research
- Fantastic door prizes, including DNA testing kits, subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and more
Find out more at https://www.yclibrary.org/genealogy-expo.
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Saturday, October 24
History Morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws (Local Events)
9:00 am Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC
History is best preserved when it’s shared. Make plans to attend History Morning at the Museum of the Waxhaws on Saturday, October 24th at 9:00 AM—a gathering for museums, historical organizations, genealogists, preservationists, and anyone with a passion for history.
This is an opportunity to connect with others who share a love of the past, exchange ideas, discover new resources, and build relationships that strengthen our region’s historical community. Whether you represent an organization, are researching your family history, or simply enjoy learning about the stories that shaped our area, you’ll find a welcoming place at the table.
Coffee, conversation, and community await. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate and preserve the history—together.
Find more information at https://museumofthewaxhaws.org/events/.
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Tuesday, November 3
Bastardy Bonds and Their Use in Genealogical Research (Local Events)
2:30 pm Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library
The November monthly meeting of the Forsyth County Genealogical Society will feature Larry Cates of the High Point Library Heritage Room. He will present “Bastardy Bonds and Their Use in Genealogical Research.”
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Monday, November 16
MHS Program -The Gold Rush in Charlotte (Local Events)
Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Mecklenburg Historical Society will host Amanda Brantly, Executive Director of the Reed Gold Mine Historic Site. She is to talk about the gold rush in Charlotte and NC. |
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