For those of us who are interested in local history, especially railroads, this is going to be a delight! WMGS member, Philip E. Johnson will be presenting a fascinating look at the Hampden Railroad. His presentation is based on his … Continue reading
On Wednesday, April 7th, we’ll be welcoming nationally-known genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen for a presentation titled “Migration Trails Across America.”America has been a nation on the move since the first landings in the colonies. From buffalo traces and Native American … Continue reading
Professional costume designer, costume technologist, historian, educator, and museum curator, Howard Vincent Kurtz will be joining us for a training session on Thursday, April 22nd. Professor Kurtz has created costumes for Broadway, Hollywood films, and television during his career. A … Continue reading
Thomas MacEntee will be presenting “Don’t Chop Off That Branch! A Genealogy Arborist’s Handbook.” Many of us will relate to this dilemma. You’re at a crossroads when it comes to years of genealogy research: should you delete an entire branch … Continue reading
From bounty land to pensions, there is no shortage of genealogical records for soldiers from the War of 1812. Learn how and why these records were created, how to make sense of them, and what those records can contain for … Continue reading