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Frederick, MD 21705
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SPECIAL EVENTS
JUNE 2010 Events
Wednesday- 2 Jun 7:00 PM The Prince George’s County
Genealogical Society program at the New Carrollton
Municipal Center, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New
Carrollton, Maryland 20784. "Records of the Civilian
Conservation Corps" Tom Shawker.
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdpgcgs
Thursday- 3 Jun 10 AM “Using Visual Collections at
Thomas Balch Library” Beth Schuster, Library
Reference Specialist, will introduce users to visual
collections at Thomas Balch Library. Types of images
available and how they may be accessed will be
discussed. The Thomas Balch Library at 208 West
Market Street, Leesburg. Make a reservation by calling
703-737-7195. www.leesburgva.gov/services/library
Sunday- 6 June at 9:30 AM.-3:30 PM. The Maryland
Historical Society in Baltimore, MD is presenting a Family
History Workshop covering four topics: Getting Started;
Census, Church & Vital Records; Land, Court & Probate
Records; and Immigration & Naturalization Records.
Today’s workshop is “Land, Court & Probate Records.”
Join noted author and genealogist Robert Barnes for this
new series of workshops designed to introduce new
family historians to techniques and allow seasoned
researchers to find new resources. Each session will
include continental breakfast and box lunch. Each
session is $50/ MDHS Member, $65/ non-members, or
you may purchase the series for $175/ MDHS members
and $200/ non-members. Each session also includes a
chance to ask questions of our experts and a chance to
visit the MDHS Museum and Library during breaks. All
sessions will include information on both print and online
sources. Call 410-685-3750 ext. 319 to register. The
Maryland Historical Society is located at 201 W.
Monument Street, Baltimore, MD. Additional details can
be found at www.mdhs.org
Tuesday- 8 June Noon. “Monuments of Gettysburg” by
Nancy Householder. $4 for nonmembers; $1 for
members. Historical Society of Carroll County; Box
Lunch Talks-bring your lunch; beverage and desert
provided. American Legion Carroll Post 31 at the corner
of Sycamore and Green Sts in Westminster. More info?
Call HSCC 410/848-6494 or check the calendar at
hscc.carr.org
Sunday- Friday 13-18 June. The Samford Institute of
Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) in
Birmingham, AL provides an educational forum for the
discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical
sources and methodology through a week of intensive
study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators.
Students may choose one of the offered courses that
range from a course for beginners to courses on
specialized topics. Topics to be covered include
Techniques and Technology; Intermediate Genealogy
and Historical Studies; Research in the South; Advanced
Methodology and Evidence Analysis; Writing and
Publishing for Genealogists; Advanced Library Research:
Law Libraries & Government Documents; Virginia's Land
and Military Conflicts & Their Effect on Migration;
Researching African-American ancestors: Slave &
Reconstruction Era Records; U.S. Military Records; and
Scottish Genealogical research. Registration begins in
January 2010. Each course has a limit of 25 individuals
and some of the courses are already full. Additional
information can be found at www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/index.html
Sunday - 27 June 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Baltimore
County Genealogical Society (BCGS) third floor of the
Parkville Senior Center at 8601 Harford Road (at the
intersection of Harford Road and Hiss Avenue) in
Baltimore, Maryland. Everyone is invited to fully utilize all
of the research assets of our Library from 12:00 Noon
until 4:00 PM. We currently have more than 2,500
volumes including Family Histories, Genealogies,
volumes on Baltimore City, Baltimore and the other
counties of Maryland, plus numerous other states and
foreign countries. Also, the Vertical File collection of bible records, family group sheets, tax lists, land & cemetery records, plus our Microfilm and CD collections.
JULY 2010 Events
Sunday - Friday 11-16 July. The National Institute on
Genealogical Research will hold its annual conference in
Washington, DC at the National Archives. Tuition ranges
from $350/$400. A $500 scholarship is
available from both the NIGR Alumni Association and the
American Society of Genealogist. Additional
details can be found at
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~natgenin
Tuesday - 13 July “The knack of the knock” by Jeff and
Debbie Leister. $4 for nonmembers; $1 for members.
Historical Society of Carroll County; Box Lunch Talksbring
your lunch; beverage and desert provided.
American Legion Carroll Post 31 at the corner of
Sycamore and Green Sts in Westminster. More info?
Call HSCC 410/848-6494 or check the calendar at
hscc.carr.org
Friday - Sunday July 16-18 Maryland-KY Reunion St Mary’s
Co, MD. All events will take place at the Leonardtown
Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, which is located
at 22733 Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown.
For more information, please visit www.mdtokyreunion.club.officelive.com
AUGUST 2010 Events
Thursday - 5 August 10- 12 AM “Traditional Genealogical
Resources at Thomas Balch Library” Mary Fishback,
Library Assistant, will introduce participants to basic
genealogical research utilizing materials in the
collections of Thomas Balch Library and how to organize
their research. The Thomas Balch Library at 208 West
Market Street, Leesburg. Make a reservation by calling
703-737-7195. www.leesburgva.gov/services/library
Friday - Sat 6-7 August 8 am- 1 PM Booksale at Zullinger
Community Center, Waynesboro, on Wharf Road just off
Route 16.
Tuesday - 10 August Noon. “Life with Auntie Mecken” by
Judy and Walter Brilhart. $4 for nonmembers; $1 for
members. Historical Society of Carroll County; Box
Lunch Talks-bring your lunch; beverage and desert
provided. American Legion Carroll Post 31 at the corner
of Sycamore and Green Sts in Westminster. More info?
Call HSCC 410/848-6494 or check the calendar at
hscc.carr.org
Wednesday - Saturday August 18-21. The Federation of
Genealogical Societies will hold its annual conference in
Knoxville, Tennessee. Additional details can be found at
www.fgs.org
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