Tar Heel Tuesday - Genealogy News

In honor of National Library Week, Gale Cengage is offering free access to some of their databases, including the Gale News Vault, which contains a collection of historical UK and US newspapers.

North Carolina newspapers that are available include:

• The Daily Register - Raleigh, NC - 1850-1861
• Fayetteville Observer - 1816-1899
• News and Observer - Raleigh, NC - 1880-1899
• Raleigh Register - 1800-1899

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On 16 April, a genealogical seminar will be held in Lincolnton, NC from 9:30am to  3:30pm.

Where: Lincoln Cultural Center
           403 East Main Street
           Lincolnton, NC

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The Rural Hill Scottish Festival will take place from 15 April to 17 April in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Some of the events on tap include:

• Scottish and Celtic music
• Scottish clans and their representatives
• Battle Axe throwing
• Heavy Professional and Amateur Athletics
• Piping and Drumming
• Food
• Merchandise
• Scottish Country Dancing
• Genealogy Search - Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA), the Tartan Museum, and Family Tree DNA

What fun!