Geneology and History of Currituck and Dare Counties

If you are interested in tracing your geneology or just want to view some old photos of people and places, check out these great sites with free information.
Currituck County

Darre County

Recommended Listening

I just discovered John McCutcheon. The Washington Post described John as "Virginia's Rustic Renaissance Man," a moniker flawed only by its understatement. "Calling John McCutcheon a 'folksinger' is like saying Deion Sanders is just a football player..." (Dallas Morning News). Besides his usual circuit of major concert halls and theaters, John is equally at home in an elementary school auditorium, a festival stage or at a farm rally. He just moved from Charlottesville to NYC.

One of my favorite songs, just perfect for Mother's Day, is:
Calling All the Children Home
Home to the table, home to the feast
Where the last are first and the greatest are the least
Where the rich will envy what the poor have got
Everybody's got enough, 'though we ain't got a lot
No one is forgotten, no one is alone
When we're calling all the children home
Gathered 'round the table and the big, black pot
Everybody's got enough, 'though we ain't got a lotNo one is forgotten, no one is alone
From the sacks in Soweto to the ice of Nome
From Baghdad City to the streets of Rome
When we're calling all the children home

Build a New Animal Shelter for Currituck County

The current Currituck County Animal Shelter is in the path of the planned expansion of runways and taxiways at the Currituck Regional Airport. The current Animal Shelter operates at or near full capacity almost daily. In spite of the best efforts of the staff and more than 130 volunteer members of the Animal Lovers Assistance League, it is almost impossible to continue to sustain our nearly 90% rate of adopted or rescued shelter animals. Currituck is the third fastest growing county in N. C. In order to provide for the welfare of the animals we must have a new, larger shelter soon. Review the proposal by the Animal Lovers Assistance League to the Currituck Board of Commissioners will include a Dog Park for free use by the public as well as to promote tourism and economic development by also using it for Dog Agility Competitions by groups in the eastern United States and other similar activities.



RELATED WEBSITES
Petfinders
Humane Society

New Survey Service for Nonprofit Organizations.

Like many of their neighbors, Bob and Fran Green committed themselves to community service and volunteerism when they retired here. They try to support, as "green" volunteers, many important causes and projects here on the Outer Banks, in greater Currituck County, and in Dare County. Bob and Fran also make an effort to contribute to the community the particular knowledge and skills they were fortunate enough to acquire from their educations and experiences. The Green Poll is one of these latter projects.

Green Poll provides consultation at the request of voluntary, non-profit and government organizations. Recent Green Poll clients include the Dare County Health Department, the Whalehead Club, the League of Women Voters-Currituck County, the Corolla Concerned Citizens, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the Outer Banks Ministerial Association, and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks. Because they are volunteers, they always provide their professional services free of charge. For More Information visit The Green Poll

Outer Banks Birth Network

Outer Banks Birth Network has a new website. Go to http://outerbanksbirth.blogspot.com

Recommended Reading

Away Down South: A History of Southern Identity

"If South-gazing is your bag, Away Down South is your book.... With C. Vann Woodward's death, Cobb is perhaps our best historical interpreter of the South and this may be his best book, better even than his fine book about the Mississippi Delta.... Not only has he done his homework, he has reflected deeply and the result is mature (as in good wine), mellow, stylish and tasty."--Edwin M. Yoder Jr., Weekly Standard

GEM Adult Day Services on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

We are a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality services to both participants and caregivers. GEM provides a positive and supportive day environment for adults with memory loss, physical and mental disabilities and those in need of socialization.
Care is provided in His Dream Center - Where we provide A lovely, homelike atmosphere with Garden. In this relaxed environment, participants take part in a variety of stimulating activities such as exercise, crafts, baking, current events discussion, pet visits, gardening and music programs.

We invite you to become a part of the GEM family; participants, caregivers, volunteers, donors, advocates and staff are all integral members of our community.
Please call GEM at (252) 480-3354 for information on how you can get involved. Or email Gail at gailesonnesso@gemdayservices.org

Related Websites

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

Alzheimer's Association