Good Afternoon Everyone, We would like to cordially invite you to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Family History Society of Eastern North Carolina, to commemorate the 225th anniversary of President George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour, with a special free presentation "The First Families of North Carolina" by historian and author, Mr. John Anderson Brayton, of Memphis, Tennessee. The event including a special Martha Washington Reception will be held on Sunday, April 17th, 2016 at 3 p. m. at the Broad Street Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 802 Broad Street at Bern Street in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. It is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome! Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ABGT7e53xQ32 Please download the PDF for more info including a listing of Mr. Brayton's many books and a listing of the first families which Mr. Brayton has researched at http://www.ENCFamilies.org. The event is hosted by the FHS of ENC and is presented with the following partners: The Albemarle Genealogical Society, Craven County Genealogical Society, Dryborough Historic Association, Family Research Society of Northeastern North Carolina, Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society, Johnston County Heritage Center, Jones County Historical Society, North Carolina Genealogical Society, North Carolina Scottish Heritage Society, Pamlico County Historical Association, Perquimans County Restoration Association, Pitt County Family Researchers, Pitt County Historical Society, Richard Dobbs Spaight DAR Chapter, and the Tyrrell County Genealogical and Historical Society. Many of the partners will have historical books, journals, and other items of interest available for purchase. Contact info for our featured speaker, Mr. Brayton, and each of the groups is available at http://www.ENCFamilies.org We look forward to seeing you. Please let your family and friends know about this historic event. All The Best, David French Director, FHS of ENC 252.349.0405 (Family History Society of ENC's Telephone) http://www.ENCFamilies.org