Volunteer as a citizen archivist! As part of our commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence, the National Park Service is collaborating with the National Archives on a special project to transcribe more than 80,000 pension records of American Revolution soldiers and their families—handwritten stories of their service and their lives. There is enormous potential for these records to reveal rich, nuanced, and inclusive stories about the Revolution. The Guilford Courthouse Citizen Archivist project will focus on transcribing the pension records of soldiers who fought at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. The work will allow the park to gain a fuller story of the people who fought here and their contribution to the foundation of our nation. All research materials will be provided. All you need to bring is a passion for uncovering the past--and the ability to read cursive! After all you may be the first person to read these documents in 200 years. Help America get ready for our 250th birthday and come uncover the lives of those who fought at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. |
The Museum is open Wed-Fri from 11 until 4:00; Saturdays from 11 until 4 (Closed first Saturdays Oct-Apr). Admission is free.
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QUICK LINKS TO OUR PAGES | OUR CHATHAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS OPENWED, THURS & FRI ~ 11-4 ~ all year SATURDAYS ~ 11-4 Closed First Saturdays Oct-Apr IN THE HISTORIC CHATHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9 HILLSBORO ST ~ PITTSBORO Admission is free. | WHAT'S NEW ON OUR WEBSITE NEW CHATHAM HISTORY CONTENT Thomas S. Dowd's Ciphering Book Old Letters Unfolded ~ Snipes Sisters Civil War Letters Chatham News and Record Obituary Index Update Bonlee and Western Railway History High Point Bending and Chair Co. 1950 Catalog The Reitzel Beverage Company of Siler City Two Sons of Chatham ~ Chris and Bill Hamlet History of NC Ceramics through the Centuries Video The Snipes Gold Mine and Others Great Gatsby Life in Pittsboro Searching for Lambsville, Chatham County, NC Gaston Alonzo Edwards ~ Architect The Life and Legacy of Pauli Murray |
The Chatham County Historical Association is an all-volunteer organization devoted to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Chatham County through exhibits, tours, publications, research, and educational and community outreach programs. More about Who We Are. We welcome your feedback on our website: Webmaster@chathamhistory.org Log in to your member profile to take advantage of member benefits. |
Chatham County Historical Association
~ history@chathamhistory.org ~ PO Box 93 ~ Pittsboro NC 27312 ~ 919-542-6222 ~
~ Our Museum is located in the Historic Chatham County Courthouse ~ 9 Hillsboro St. ~ Pittsboro NC 27312 ~