Broad Bay, Maine Families Migrating to North Carolina 1769-1770
Nestled among the banks of the Medomak River lives the past of long ago. The ruins of a small 1730 settlement were barely visible by 1735.(4) Death and loss remain upon the […]
Reaching The Potomac 18th Century Style
The Great Warrior’s Path, otherwise known as the Great Wagon Road, traveled southward from western Maryland to the crossing of the Potomac River.(1) During a 1722 meeting with Colonel Alexander Spotswood of […]
Great Wagon Road Project Updates
The team is amping up the volume and steering the wheels forward along the Great Wagon Road. Completion on a brand new team platform with full communication capabilities, storage, and much more […]
The Rural Little Schools
Nestled along the side roads of 19th century America, little schoolhouses dotted the landscape. Their building shapes were as unique as the people entering through their doors. From simple designs to an […]
News From Carol’s Desk
During the past year, the social settings for everyone have changed so much. Speaking with dozens of family historians as of late has generated the conversation of shifting trends associated with genealogy […]
Early Settlers of Sullivan County, North Carolina: Now Tennessee
Nestled between the mountain ridges of eastern Tennessee lies a region rich in history. An area visited by explorers, Native Americans, and early pioneer families, a land that speaks of traditions and […]
Digging Deeper Into Flower Gap, Virginia
One of the fascinating things about the Great Wagon Road Project is that the team is constantly researching a particular area all of the time. The long winter months have moved away, […]
From Carol’s Desk
As many of you know, books are essential to me. My collection is overwhelming at times, yet I dare not part with any of them. In some cases, I know the page […]
Back On The Trail
The long winter months are slowly fading into the past and, the anticipation of spring rejoices and demands our attention. The Great Wagon Road Project has not been silent and quiet all […]
Moravian Lands in North Carolina
The great migration in North Carolina’s history occurred throughout the mid 18th century. During the 1740 decade, hundreds of families from middle and northern colonies traveled to the piedmont region of North […]
