Wayne County Genealogical Society Programs
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 cemetery. 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, 2023
Long Family Military Museum.
The Long Family WWII 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, 2023
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.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Wayne County Public Library, Renovation Tour
In the Fall 2023, the Main library experienced a face lift, including the Genealogy and Local History Room. Deb Kitko will provide a guided tour of the newly renovated spaces.
For more information on the upcoming programs of the Wayne County Genealogical Society, visit the chapter's website or Facebook page.