Wayne County NC's Quakers-- Part 2

Quakers in Wayne County, North Carolina date back to the 1740s. Dr. Rader said "At the end of the day, the argument I'm going to make is that our shared Quaker heritage resonates in Wayne County and beyond."

In NC the Quaker influence can be seen in architecture, painting and even day-to-day words.

In a short background, Rader said that Quakers are known for their silent worship, "Inner Light," refusal to bear arms or swear, high moral and ethical standards, strict common mores and simplicity in speech and diet. (Quaker Oats) They were against slavery and made every attempt to free them.

The church is also known as Society of Friends in North Carolina. It first appeared in the state in the Albemarle area.

I Didn't Know Some of This Stuff.  --Cooter