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News
and Upcoming Events – February 15, 2025
Jason
Duncan (webjmd.com)
jason@webjmd.com
Hike
on Saturday, March 1...
I’m
leading a hike with the Friends of Stone Mountain to explore the area where
Richard Sidden lived along Garden Creek within Stone Mountain State Park. He
was born in 1828, served in the Civil War, and was married twice. He even spent
time in the Wilkes County jail on at least two occasions! He was a true
mountain man who lived most of his adult life at Stone Mountain. We’ll hike to
his homesite, visit his family cemetery, and check out other interesting
landmarks along the way. This will be a challenging, strenuous,
two-hour hike that is almost entirely off-trail, potentially with
creek crossings. The hike begins at 10am
at Garden Creek Church.
Meetup
link to sign up. Contact the Friends of Stone Mountain to
support and learn more about this volunteer group.
New
article...
I
posted a new article on the role of Wilkes County district captains. They oversaw the census, coordinated tax
collection, and presided over the muster of the district militia. Joseph Gregory missed his muster in 1808, and
he faced a court martial.
Outdoor
History Adventures at the Wilkes Heritage Museum...
While
working at the museum, I’ve helped to develop two new outdoor activites that
can be adapted for school groups, scouts, families, and adults. Not only do these programs provide insight
into our local history, but they involve varying degrees of math, science, art,
and teamwork within a fun setting that is designed so that everyone can
contribute.
See the museum’s
brochure and contact the museum to schedule an event for your group!
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