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Wednesday, February 12
Monthly Meeting - The Civil War in Charlotte (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Join the Olde Meck February meeting to hear Civil War Historian Michael C. Hardy discuss how the Civil War transpired in our own backyard here in Charlotte. Michael has devoted many years to researching the details of this conflict and is the author of over 25 books on Civil War history, including Civil War Charlotte. His works focus on the perspective of the individuals involved, providing a view into our ancestors and the communities in which they lived. |
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Saturday, February 15
Queen Charlotte Ball and Banquet, Presented by the Charlotte Museum of History (Local Events)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charlotte Museum of History - 3500 Shamrock Drive
Dearest Gentle Reader... You are invited to a ball!
Join us for a night of Regency-era splendor at Queen Charlotte’s Ball, an unforgettable evening inspired by Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series. This special event will feature live music, dancing, period-inspired decor, and refreshments fit for royalty.
We are thrilled to announce that Julia Quinn herself will be our honored guest! She will give an exclusive talk during the event, sharing insights into her writing, the inspiration behind Bridgerton, and the legacy of Queen Charlotte.
What's Included:
- A Regency-era Queen's Ball experience.
- From Quill to Screen: A Conversation with Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton.
- Historical Costume Display and "Walk & Talk" program with textile & fashion historian and artist, Katy Werlin.
- Live music and performances provided by the Queens Chamber Orchestra.
- Original designs and garments crafted by the students and faculty of the UNC Charlotte Costume Lab!
- Interactive social dance workshop with Alex Brooks of the Gaston County Museum.
- Leisurely lawn games and the opportunity to design a personalized Calling Card perfect for impressing all your potential suitors.
- Dress to impress the Queen in our historical costume competition for a chance to win a signed box set of the Bridgerton series!
- Stroll through several photo op spots fit for a Queen, or even the Duke of Hastings.
- Delicious charcuterie grazing tables and decadent desserts crafted by Graze Craze Charcuterie.
- Special cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments available for purchase.
Find more information at:
https://charlottemuseum.org/programs-events/events/queen-charlottes-ball-banquet/.
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Saturday, February 22
Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society – Alexander Chapel Baptist Church & Cemetery, Leicester (Webinars)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
Annette Coleman, Leicester native and caretaker of Alexander Chapel Baptist Church, will share the history of this church and its legacy in the area. The Alexander Chapel Baptist Church and Cemetery, located at #39 Short Sluder Branch Road (off of Alexander Rd in Leicester, NC) is a historic site with cultural and personal connections for many in the region. The cemetery is the permanent resting place for Black residents of Leicester, Alexander, and the surrounding areas. Family members still remember services and celebrate gatherings held on the property. Family names of those buried in the cemetery include: Barnard, Penland, Gudger, Lowery, Roberts, Horne, McElrath, McAfee, Whitson, Love, Stevens, Ferguson, Butler, and more. She will share the church’s history as well as stories and historic photos of members.
Registration is required. There is no charge to attend.
If you are unable to attend, register to receive a link to the recording which is sent 24 hours after the program.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the webinar. |
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Thursday, March 6 through Saturday, March 8
RootsTech 2025—The Largest Genealogy Conference in the World (Conferences)
Online and in Salt Lake City, UT
This annual genealogy conference is a hybrid event, meaning you can participate online or in person. RootsTech in person usually includes exclusive classes and personal interaction with exhibitors in the Expo Hall. Online attendees can enjoy hundreds of virtual sessions in many languages, and the online conference experience is free! Whichever way you attend RootsTech, keynote speakers will electrify and motivate you in all things genealogy and family history. This conference covers a large variety of topics and is appropriate for all levels of genealogy researchers.
Learn more and register at https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/.
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Wednesday, March 12
Monthly Meeting - Creating a House History (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm ONLINE - Via ZOOM
For the March monthly meeting, Lauren Higgs and Melinda Fox will describe how they create books which tell the history of historic houses. They will describe the research that is involved and how they pull it all together to tell the story of the house and all the people who were involved with it. They will use their book about 601 Charles Avenue in Charlotte as their primary example. |
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Friday, March 28 through Saturday, March 29
NCGS 2025 Virtual Conference! (Workshops)
4:30 pm
Save the Date!
NCGS is proud to bring you another two-day event with 8 presentations to help you on your genealogical research journey!
Full details and registration coming early in 2025. |
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Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26
NGS 2025 Family History Conference (Conferences)
Louisville, KY
Mark your calendars now for the 2025 National Genealogical Society Conference, to be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The theme of this conference is Tales and Trails, connecting us with the stories and places that our ancestors come from. Go to ngsgenealogy.org for more information.
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