Stanly County Historical Society
Stanly County Historical Society
Rosenwald Schools presented by Walter Davis Jr.
Click on the flyer below to watch our latest video about this important part of African American history. Thanks to Walter Davis Jr. and his son Steven Davis for their research and work putting the video together.
GENEALOGY RESEARCH AT THE STANLY COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
The Margaret Johnston Heritage Room at the Stanly County History Center is a wonderful resource for doing family history research. Genealogist Wanda Gantt presents in these videos how to get started on your research and she also shares information about many of the resources available at the History Center. Click on each link below and watch them all! (each video is 10 to 12 minutes)
CLICK HERE to watch all four videos in order
CLICK HERE to download the pedigree chart
Historic Snuggs House - Holiday OPEN HOUSE EVENT - December 19 and 20
The Stanly County Historical Society will be hosting a special Holiday Open House event at the Historic Snuggs House on 112 North Third Street. Stop by to see all of the beautiful decorations
this coming weekend, December 19 and 20, from 3pm to 7pm.
A selection of local history books, that would make wonderful Christmas gifts, will be on sale during the event. All money raised will go to support the Historical Society!
Click on the link below for a preview of the home!
(A new video will be added here each day this week!)
STANLY COUNTY ORAL HISTORIES - Episode #2
Click on the flyer below to watch as David Grigg interviews
former Stanly County Sheriff Ralph McSwain.
STANLY COUNTY ORAL HISTORIES - Episode #1
Click on the flyer below to watch as Dr. Eric Johnsen interviews
United States Air Force nurse Kay Snuggs.
ONLINE PRESENTATION: They Did What!?! - Unique Stories of Stanly County
We hope you enjoyed this presentation!
Stay tuned for information about an upcoming online program!

Moonshine and Fast Cars - Tuesday, February 25, 2020
North Carolina: First in Moonshine |
Dr. Pierce talks with Barbara Carpenter |
Dr. Pierce autographs book for Rep. Wayne Sasser |
Control booth - Lena Olson |
Daphne Morris with books by Daniel S. Pierce |
Ken Ringler with books by Daniel S. Pierce |
Apple Pie Moonshine - Miriam & Robert Cranford and Ruth Cotton |
Pictures by Roger Eudy
Stanly County Amateur Radio Club - Saturday, January 25, 2020
Kent Harkey, President Stanly County
Historical Society
Ray Sipe, President Stanly County Amateur Radio Club
Pat
Bramlett, Chairman of Education Committee Stanly County Historical Society
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PowerPoint presentation by Ray Sipe, Radio Club president |
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History of Amateur Radio in Stanly County
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Oldest known Radio Club picture |
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March 18, 1956 |
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March 18, 1956 #2 |
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1957-1958 |
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K40GB Shack in 1967 |
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2017 Equipment |
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Radio equipment on display |
A very old crystal-controlled transceiver |
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On the left is a dual band (2 meter and 70 cm)
handheld radio (HT or walkie-talkie). On the right is an older but still operational HF radio (160 m - 10 m). |
James Jarrett (KK4ZAL) |
Steve Barker (WB4TSN) |
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Display Table |
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Display – Larry Almond (K4MGA) |
Cranford Family served refreshments (Robert, RJ, Michelle, CiCi, Miriam) |
Dr. Keith Andrew, ARRL Emergency Coordinator, setting up a mobile, multiband 20-foot vertical antenna. |
William Thomas (KI4JDA) from Oakboro with Joan
Eudy
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Stanly County Amateur Radio Club K40GB Logo
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Pictures by Roger Eudy and Richard Cosgrove
Arlington At Rest - Sunday, November 10, 2019
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