Category: North Carolina

The Hearts of the People – An Oral History of Tarboro and Edgecombe County, North Carolina

The Hearts of the People – An Oral History of Tarboro and Edgecombe County, North Carolina. This video is a celebration of 200 years of the Blount-Bridgers House. This video was produced in 2008 by Farrar Martin & Maureen O’Neill. A film directed and… Continue Reading “The Hearts of the People – An Oral History of Tarboro and Edgecombe County, North Carolina”

Quakers in North Carolina and Beyond

Learn how to research the “Friends” records for your family history. Quaker Genealogy is some of the most rewarding research. If you have found Quakers in your family tree, this is a must-see video. Learn where to find the records online and what is… Continue Reading “Quakers in North Carolina and Beyond”

NC Civil War & Reconstruction History Center

Do you have Civil War ancestors?  If so, you’ll want to know about this new NC Civil War & Reconstruction History Center located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I had the opportunity to interview Cheri Molter, an employee with the center.  She explained that the… Continue Reading “NC Civil War & Reconstruction History Center”

Ruth Faison Shaw, the Originator of Finger Painting

Here’s a story produced by WRAL-TV about a Duplin County native, Ruth Faison Shaw… the originator of finger painting. She is buried in Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC.  More about Oakdale Cemetery and Ruth Faison Shaw can also be found in this video I produced… Continue Reading “Ruth Faison Shaw, the Originator of Finger Painting”

Video – Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, NC