This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: D_French Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.currituck/1477/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Note to Rootsweb.com Mailing List Administrators and Ancestry.com Board Moderators: The following post applies to all of the counties of Eastern North Carolina so please allow it to be posted as it directly relates to the family histories of the area. It will be posted over the next few days to all the counties that are approximately east of I-95 as there are many inter-connections between the families of the region. Thank you and Best Regards, David French Good Morning All, We have recently expanded and updated our website, www.ENCFamilies.org. Some features of the website include: . Old Photo Party, this Saturday, July 24th from Noon to 5pm at the New Bern Convention Center. http://encfamilies.org/Old_Photo_Party.html . Ways to Participate in the August Events A Stroll Down Memory Lane - Open House and Family History Fair (All Eastern North Carolina history libraries, genealogical, historical and related groups are welcome to have a free table) Making a Family Photo Memory Board, Baking Cookies, Being a Greeter or Copy Assistant Exhibiting your Group or Organization, Donating a Door Prize to Promote Your Business http://encfamilies.org/Family_History_Fair.html Blast Into the Past! Time Travel Into History Kids' Events Being a Time Traveler Kids' Assistant, Bringing Your Kids' Group http://encfamilies.org/Kids_Events.html Reunion Luncheon and Program Singing in the Heritage Choir, Being a Greeter, Copy Assistant or Usher/Usherette Attending the Luncheon & Program. Tickets are now available at locations throughout Eastern North Carolina as well as by mail. (Advance Prepaid Reservations Required) http://encfamilies.org/Reunion_Luncheon.html . Hotel Information http://encfamilies.org/Hotels.html . Settlers Lists of Eastern North Carolina http://encfamilies.org/Settlers_of_ENC.html . Heritage Park and Monument Project http://encfamilies.org/Heritage_Park.html . Bear Town Bears Calendar Project http://encfamilies.org/Bear_Town_Bears_Calendar.html . Family History Research Links http://encfamilies.org/Research_Links.html Please see the website for more details. Our next planning meeting will be Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 2pm in the Craven Boardroom, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 Broad Street. Everyone is welcome to attend the planning meetings and the events. Let us know of any questions, suggestions or ideas you may have. Please let your family and friends know about the events. We look forward to seeing you as we gather together this August to honor, remember and celebrate all of the people who have a connection to New Bern, Craven County and Eastern North Carolina during this historic 300th Anniversary Year of the Founding of New Bern. All the Best, David 252.349.0405 (Telephone) www.ENCFamilies.org Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.