Difference between revisions of "Wayne County Genealogical Society Programs"
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'''''Apprentices, Indentured Servants and Redemptioners: White Servitude in America'''''<br> | '''''Apprentices, Indentured Servants and Redemptioners: White Servitude in America'''''<br> | ||
| − | ''Presented by Peggy Lauritzen'' | + | ''Presented by Peggy Lauritzen'' at 6:00 p.m. |
<br> ''It is frequently assumed that the only bound Americans were those brought on the slave ships from Africa. This lecture will examine the many different forms of servitude and indentureship in early America.'' | <br> ''It is frequently assumed that the only bound Americans were those brought on the slave ships from Africa. This lecture will examine the many different forms of servitude and indentureship in early America.'' | ||
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'''''Historical Walk of Kope Cemetery''''' | '''''Historical Walk of Kope Cemetery''''' | ||
''Presented by Pam Blaha'' | ''Presented by Pam Blaha'' | ||
| − | <br> Pam Blaha will provide a brief tour of Kope Cemetery located on Friendsville Road just north of Fulton Rd. | + | <br> ''Pam Blaha will provide a brief tour of Kope Cemetery located on Friendsville Road just north of Fulton Rd. Parking is minimal at the library. We will meet at a predetermined place at 6:00 p.m. and carpool down to the cemetery to limit the number of cars.'' |
==Saturday, July 15, 2023== | ==Saturday, July 15, 2023== | ||
'''''Wayne County Genealogical Society picnic''''' | '''''Wayne County Genealogical Society picnic''''' | ||
| − | <br>'' | + | <br>''The picnic will be held at the home of Rich and Pam Blaha. It will begin at 3:00 p.m.'' |
==Saturday, August 26, 2023== | ==Saturday, August 26, 2023== | ||
'''''Field Trip to OGS Library''''' | '''''Field Trip to OGS Library''''' | ||
| − | <br>''Located at St Rte 97, the gives individuals the opportunity to tour the facility and spend some time researching.'' | + | <br>''Located at St Rte 97, the gives individuals the opportunity to tour the facility and spend some time researching. If you need a ride to Bellville, meet in the Wayne County Public Library parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Otherwise, meet at the OGS library in Bellville at 10:00 a.m.'' |
==Saturday, September 23== | ==Saturday, September 23== | ||
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<br>''The Long Family Military Museum in Wooster, Ohio is cared for by the "Lest We Forget" group. The private museum displays military memorabilia from the Great War (WWI) to the Global War on Terrorism. Join our group as we have the opportunity to tour this personal collection.'' | <br>''The Long Family Military Museum in Wooster, Ohio is cared for by the "Lest We Forget" group. The private museum displays military memorabilia from the Great War (WWI) to the Global War on Terrorism. Join our group as we have the opportunity to tour this personal collection.'' | ||
| − | ==October | + | ==Monday, October 23== |
'''''Holmes County Genealogy Library and Glass Museum''''' | '''''Holmes County Genealogy Library and Glass Museum''''' | ||
| − | <br>'' | + | <br>''Cheryl Abernathy will provide a tour of the Archives room at the Genealogy Library. Program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Also, you will have the opportunity to look around the glass museum.'' |
==Saturday, November 11, 2023== | ==Saturday, November 11, 2023== | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 11 May 2023
The Wayne County Genealogical Society holds a business meeting eleven times a year. It does not meet in December. Programs will be in-person with an option to attend virtually with most programs. Short business meetings will be held following each program. Programs usually begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the Conference Room of the Wayne County Public Library unless otherwise noted.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Apprentices, Indentured Servants and Redemptioners: White Servitude in America
Presented by Peggy Lauritzen at 6:00 p.m.
It is frequently assumed that the only bound Americans were those brought on the slave ships from Africa. This lecture will examine the many different forms of servitude and indentureship in early America.
Monday, June 26, 2023
Historical Walk of Kope Cemetery
Presented by Pam Blaha
Pam Blaha will provide a brief tour of Kope Cemetery located on Friendsville Road just north of Fulton Rd. Parking is minimal at the library. We will meet at a predetermined place at 6:00 p.m. and carpool down to the cemetery to limit the number of cars.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Wayne County Genealogical Society picnic
The picnic will be held at the home of Rich and Pam Blaha. It will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Field Trip to OGS Library
Located at St Rte 97, the gives individuals the opportunity to tour the facility and spend some time researching. If you need a ride to Bellville, meet in the Wayne County Public Library parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Otherwise, meet at the OGS library in Bellville at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 23
Long Family Military Museum.
The Long Family Military Museum in Wooster, Ohio is cared for by the "Lest We Forget" group. The private museum displays military memorabilia from the Great War (WWI) to the Global War on Terrorism. Join our group as we have the opportunity to tour this personal collection.
Monday, October 23
Holmes County Genealogy Library and Glass Museum
Cheryl Abernathy will provide a tour of the Archives room at the Genealogy Library. Program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Also, you will have the opportunity to look around the glass museum.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Annual luncheon/dinner
More details will be forthcoming.
For more information on the upcoming programs of the Wayne County Genealogical Society, visit the chapter's website or Facebook page.