Dr. Warren Milteer’s presentation entitled ” Exploring Free People of Color in North Carolina” at our recent Family History and Genealogy Fair can now be seen on the Museum of the Albemarle’s Youtube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGu2wxvQw7g.   Copies of his book can be purchased from our on-line bookstore.

Thank you to all that were able to attend out 10th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair.  We were honored to have John M. Bunch as one of our speakers.  We wanted to share this article in case you weren’t able to attend.

Family researcher discovers Bertie County ancestor’s secret

 

 

Historic Hope will be at the Windsor Farmer’s Market on Fridays from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.  Fresh Vegetables, Herbs, Flower Plants, Bread and Handicrafts will be available.  All sales go to support the gardens of Historic Hope. Drop by the Market on Fridays and pick up a little something!

Spinning and Weaving demonstrations and Garden Tours will now be available on Saturdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm starting this week on June 12th.  Demonstrations are included in the price of the Historic Buildings tour ticket. Garden Tour prices are available in the Roanoke-Chowan Heritage Center.  Come out & see how cloth was made from plant to blanket.