CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC

PITTSBORO, NC

Underside Riley's 13-year Cicada - Magicicada tredecim (female) Location: Durham NC (USA) Image shows underside lacking tymbals, which are present in the male.
Underside Credit: cotinis

Chatham County Historical Association Inc is a non-profit organization that is based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The association was established in 1967 with the aim of preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of Chatham County. The organization is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to carry out its mission.

The Chatham County Historical Association Inc has a museum in the heart of Pittsboro that showcases artifacts, documents, and exhibits that tell the story of the county's history. The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours that are led by knowledgeable volunteers.

In addition to the museum, the association hosts educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. These events are designed to promote an understanding and appreciation of Chatham County's past and to engage the community in preserving its history for future generations.

The Chatham County Historical Association Inc also maintains a research library that is open to the public. The library contains an extensive collection of books, photographs, and other materials related to the history of Chatham County.

Overall, the Chatham County Historical Association Inc plays an important role in preserving and promoting the unique history and culture of Chatham County. Its efforts ensure that the county's rich heritage is not forgotten and that future generations have access to this important aspect of their community's identity.

CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSBORO NC. US MID #8403700585

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Underside Riley's 13-year Cicada - Magicicada tredecim (female) Location: Durham NC (USA) Image shows underside lacking tymbals, which are present in the male.
Sunrise
Another blooming Betulaceae American hazelnut - Corylus americana (in bloom before leaves present) Based on glandular hairs on (many) twigs, this keys out to Corylus americana as opposed to the other possible species, Corylus cornuta (Beaked Hazelnut). Swanson notes an additional useful character not found in other sourcess--stems of staminate catkins in C. cornuta are stalkless, or nearly so, while those of C. americana have longer stalks. Swanson's figure also shows that staminate catkins of C. americana are much longer than those of C. cornuta, but he does not mention this in the text. References - Radford et al., Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas (UNC Press, 1968), p. 366-7 - Swanson, A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians (Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 1994) pp. 138-9, fig. 27 - Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (UNC Herbarium, 2020), p. 831
Another blooming Betulaceae American hazelnut - Corylus americana (in bloom before leaves present) Based on glandular hairs on (many) twigs, this keys out to Corylus americana as opposed to the other possible species, Corylus cornuta (Beaked Hazelnut). Swanson notes an additional useful character not found in other sourcess--stems of staminate catkins in C. cornuta are stalkless, or nearly so, while those of C. americana have longer stalks. Swanson's figure also shows that staminate catkins of C. americana are much longer than those of C. cornuta, but he does not mention this in the text. References - Radford et al., Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas (UNC Press, 1968), p. 366-7 - Swanson, A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians (Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 1994) pp. 138-9, fig. 27 - Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (UNC Herbarium, 2020), p. 831
Flower detail American hornbeam - Carpinus caroliniana Detail of pistillate (female) flowers. They are hard to spot, being covered, partly, by the emerging leaves.
Carpinus in bloom American hornbeam - Carpinus caroliniana In bloom, with long clusters of staminate (male) flowers and pistillate (female) flowers barely visible at the tip of the twigs.
Carpinus in bloom American hornbeam - Carpinus caroliniana In bloom, with long clusters of staminate (male) flowers and pistillate (female) flowers barely visible at the tip of the twigs. I had been photographing a nearby blooming hazelnut and noticed the Carpinus. Yup, it was in bloom too!
Alder in bloom Hazel Alder (Tag Alder, Smooth Alder) - Alnus serrulata (in bloom) Detail of pistillate (female) flowers.
Tracks I think these are tracks of the... North American river otter - Lontra canadensis Otter are known to be present at this site. Hard to judge the size, as I was on a low bridge above. I think the track on the left was about 2 inches (5 cm) long.
HT tail Hermit Thrush - Catharus guttatus This view would make a fun quiz, I think.
Evening with geese Canada Goose - Branta canadensis Boisterous flock at dusk. Stayed at this park a bit late hoping to see an otter or beaver, but all I got were these geese.
Another blooming Betulaceae American hazelnut - Corylus americana (in bloom before leaves present) Based on glandular hairs on (many) twigs, this keys out to Corylus americana as opposed to the other possible species, Corylus cornuta (Beaked Hazelnut). Swanson notes an additional useful character not found in other sourcess--stems of staminate catkins in C. cornuta are stalkless, or nearly so, while those of C. americana have longer stalks. Swanson's figure also shows that staminate catkins of C. americana are much longer than those of C. cornuta, but he does not mention this in the text. References - Radford et al., Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas (UNC Press, 1968), p. 366-7 - Swanson, A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians (Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 1994) pp. 138-9, fig. 27 - Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (UNC Herbarium, 2020), p. 831

Contact CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC

CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 93
PITTSBORO
NC
27312

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MID # 8403700585
Name CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 561697061
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.749822, -79.177372
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 020800
US Census Block: 1017