Caring for Paper-Based Collections (Louisville Events)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
809 West Main Street, Lou. KY. 40202 - - PH: 502-589-1776
Librarians and archivists have a professional responsibility to properly care for books, manuscripts, photographs and maps in their collections. Private collectors and family historians have a similar responsibility as well. In this class, Ms. Danielle Spalenka of the Northeast Document Conservation Center will explain the Best Practices for conserving and preserving our collected paper-based treasures for the benefit of future generations.
Caring for Paper-Based Collections Workshop, SAR Library, 809 West Main Street, Lou. KY. 40202 - - PH: 502-589-1776, 1 – 4PM, cost $25, Please RSVP rsauer@sar.org by May 3rd.
Wednesday, May 9
Day With James Beidler (Indiana Events)
1:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
DAY WITH JAMES BEIDLER
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana, Inc.
and
The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library
join in proudly presenting this special day for genealogists. This special event is sponsored by the Doug and Joni Lehman Charitable Foundation. All events will be at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Public Library, Genealogy Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana
2018 Joint Spring Research Trip
Kentucky Genealogical Society
and
Louisville Genealogical Society
Invite you to join us at the
Allen County Public Library
Genealogy Center
May 13 - 19, 2018
Fort Wayne Indiana
CLICK HERE
Saturday, May 19
Bullitt County Genealogical Society (Kentucky Events)
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Shepherdsville Government Center, 634 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY
809 West Main Street, Lou. KY. 40202 - - PH: 502-589-1776
Whether one is interested in conducting solid, exhaustive family history research in order to publish ones genealogy for posterity or wishing to join a linage society, knowing the Genealogical Research Process and its guiding Genealogical Proof Standard will lead to a more meaningful, rewarding and credible result.
Genealogical Proof Standard, SAR Library; 2 – 4PM, FREE!
Tuesday, May 22
The Scottish Society of Louisville (Louisville Events)
7:30 pm
Christ Church United Methodist (CCUM) at 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY
Be part of the fun as we gather once again in Knoxville, TN, at the popular Hilton Garden Inn, West Knoxville. We begin with early registration on Thursday, the 7th, from 3-5 p.m., then it’s dinner on your own with cousins and friends. Thursday evening we meet from 7-10 p.m. for our dessert social—with info on big discoveries in Owsley family history.
Friday and Saturday mornings, we’ll hear about Owsleys in America’s wars, how to find and use obituaries, the significance of birth order in families past and present, plus an update on Owsley DNA findings including the search for the biological father of the ancestor of most Tennessee Owsleys, John Owsley, born circa 1732 in Virginia. Bill Gann, who was ready to dig up his grandfather to retrieve Grandpa’s DNA in an attempt to find the true identity of Great-grandfather will reveal how the problem was solved with the help of Floyd Owsley.
Thursday, June 7
Southern Indiana Genealogical Society (Indiana Events)
7:00 pm
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library's Strassweg Auditorium
Gentleman’s Night at the SAR (Louisville Events)
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
809 West Main Street, Lou. KY. 40202 - - PH: 502-589-1776
Gentleman’s Night at the SAR, 4:30 – 6PM. Guys only!! Free lecture followed by dinner cruise on historic Belle of Louisville*. Please RSVP rsauer@sar.org. Ladies welcome to join the cruise – Boarding begins at 6:30! Call 502-574-2992 today! When making your reservation be sure to mention you wish to be seated with the Sons of the American Revolution group! (*est. cost for the dinner / cruise is $45.00 per person).
Saturday, June 9
Kentucky Genealogical Society - 2nd Saturday Event (Kentucky Events)
10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky
1. Finding Ancestral Places of Origin – Records and research strategies for identifying the birthplaces of ancestors; Vsuals demonstrate what these records contain, how to use them, and where to find them.
2. Newspaper Research: The Dailies, Weeklies, and Beyond – Details on the tremendous amount of information to be found in the usual newspapers and also these “other” newspapers and on how to locate them and any indexes. Visuals and the handout material show what these may hold for genealogical research, list some of the many superb guidebooks available, and identify both logical and unexpected repositories holding these newspapers.
3. The Farmer in the Dell -- and in Many U.S. Records – Exploring the extensive records and places for learning more about ancestral farmers and farms. No matter the present status of the property, there are ways to learn more about the farmers, farm, and related activities.
4. Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records – Highlighting major Midwestern archives and their holdings, finding aids, websites, special indexes, and available assistance for those not visiting in person. Also, some detail on other archives, including universities, church-affiliated, and others.
Watch for postings with more details about this major annual event.
Tuesday, August 7
Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable (Kentucky Events)
Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference, (Kentucky Events)
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Kenton Co. Public Library, Erlanger, KY
The second annual Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference will be held at the Erlanger Branch on August 10-11, 2018. This free two day event will include more than 50 presentations on Kentucky History and Genealogy.Please mark your calendars and join us.You will not want to miss these regionally and nationally known speakers who will provide information on researching your ancestors in the Commonwealth.Sessions will include information for both beginners and advanced genealogists.
Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference, Kenton Co. Public Library, Erlanger, KY. For more information, contact the KCPL: (859) 341-3200 or visit: https://www.kentonlibrary.org/kyhistory2018
Tuesday, September 4
Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable (Kentucky Events)
