Upcoming events

• "Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous" (Living History Event)

  • Start
    25 May 2013
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    26 May 2013
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    French Commons, Vincennes, Indiana

  "Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous" (Living History Event) - French Commons, Vincennes

  When: 5/25/2013 to 5/26/2013 9:00AM to 5:00PM

  Take a step back in time and surround yourself with the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous held at the French Commons (w/15+ acres of parking). Saturday hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday, 10:00am - 5:00pm (EDT) of Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy authentic food prepared over open fires and browse through merchant tents that offer goods relative to the time period. A continuous line up of entertainment is offered and varies from year to year including battle re-enactments, period music, jugglers, fire eaters, story tellers, oxen demonstrations and more. *Battles will be held Saturday at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. *Sunday battles are at 12:00pm and 3:30pm. Gate admission: Single-Day Adult Pass, $8.00; Children 6-12 years, $2.00 and children 12 and under; 2-day Adult Pass, $9.00 and children under 5 years are FREE. *Advance button passes (good for both days) will be available for $7.00/each at all Vincennes area financial institutions, Vincennes/Knox Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. A shuttle service to the historic sites will be available to those wearing button passes. For more information, please contact 1.800.886.6443 or 1.888.895.6622 or http://www.spiritofvincennes.org

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• Genealogy for Night Owls

  • When
    05 Jun 2013
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Indiana State Library, 315 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN

  Beginning your genealogical research can seem like a daunting task, which is why the Indiana State Library is hosting a unique event to help Hoosiers discover with their family history. Genealogy for Night Owls is a chance to get one-on-one assistance from experts from the State Library and the State Archives. The event will include opportunities to build your own family tree, library orientation and collection tours, Ask-An-Expert sessions, door prizes, and more!  

  In addition to expert advice on conducting genealogy research, award-winning, self-published author John Pesta will be on hand to offer advice and tips about publishing your family history. 

  Register online today for this unique and free event at the Indiana State Library. Click here for parking and destination information

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• "Is There an Indian Princess in Your Family? An Introduction to Native American Research"

  • When
    10 Jun 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Vigo County Public Library, lower Level Meeting Rooms, Terre Haute, IN

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  -- Education Forum --

    "Is There an Indian Princess in Your Family?  

   An Introduction to Native American Research"

  
  

  presentation by 

   

  Charles Hill 

  Reference Librarian, Genealogy Collection

   Indiana State Library

  
  

  Monday, June 10, 2013

  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  
  

  VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

   

  Charles G. Hill has been a Reference Librarian, Genealogy Collection, Indiana State Library since January, 1981. He have an M.L.S. from Indiana University in 1976.  It is his intention to discuss why and how to get started in Native American research, and types and kind of information available at the Indiana State Library, Indiana Historical Bureau and other venues such as the National Archives, Family History Library, and Allen County Library.

  
  

  
  

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• "Brick Walls" by Carol Montrose

  • When
    08 Jul 2013
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    6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Vigo County Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Rooms, Terre Haute, IN

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  "Brick Walls" 

  by Carol Montrose

  
  

  Monday, July 8, 2013

  6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  
  

  VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

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• "How to Research Southern and Eastern States" by Robert Johnson

  • When
    12 Aug 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Vigo County Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Rooms, Terre Haute, IN

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  -- Education Forum --

  
  

  "How to Research 

  Southern and Eastern States"

  
  

  presentation by

  Robert Johnson

  
  

  Monday, August 12, 2013

  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  
  

  VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

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• WVGS Allen County Bus Trip

  • Start
    21 Aug 2013
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • End
    23 Aug 2013
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    Fort Wayne, Indiana

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  WVGS Allen County Bus Trip

  
  

      Visit the 

  Allen County Public Library 

  or

  Attend the FGS Conference

  Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 21 @ 6:30 am to  Friday, Aug. 23rd @ 10:00 pm

  Bus Fee: $85.00 each for a 29 passenger bus (based on number of passengers)

  Hotel: $129.00 per night plus tax for 2 nights stay

  Room with King bed & pull out sofa bed or Room with two Double beds (Maximum 4 per room)

  Currently 20 rooms reserved at the Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown - Available Rooms with King Bed and Pull Out Sofa or Rooms with two Double Beds

  
  

  Library open until MIDNIGHT
  

  Vendor Exhibit Hall hours:
  

  Thursday, August 22 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

                     Friday, August 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m.                          Grand Wayne Convention Center

  
  

  For IGS Conference Registration Fees & Information visit https://www.fgsconference.org/

  For any questions regarding the bus trip or hotel information contact Linda at 812-238-2415 or lmaloole/@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

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• FGS 2013 Conference

  • Start
    21 Aug 2013
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    24 Aug 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana

                  Federation of Genealogical Societies

  2013 CONFERENCE

  

  "Journey Through Generations"

  21-24 August, 2013

  Fort Wayne, Indiana

   

  Join the nation's genealogists as we "Journey Through Generations," steps away from the world-famous Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library.

   

  More information coming soon!  Watch website www.fgs.org.

   

   

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• "Capturing the Souls of Indiana - Celebration of Our Overlooked Cultural Heritage" by John Bower

  • When
    09 Sep 2013
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Vigo County Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Rooms, Terre Haute, IN

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  "Capturing the Souls of Indiana - Celebration of Our Overlooked Heritage" by John Bower

  
  

  Monday, September 9, 2013

  6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

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• "7 Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists" by DearMYRTLE

  • When
    14 Oct 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Vigo County Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Rooms, Terre Haute, IN

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  "7 Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists" 

  by DearMYRTLE

   

   

   

   

   

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• “Using Y-DNA to Enhance Genealogical Research” by Tim Phipps

  • When
    05 Nov 2013
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    vigo County Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Rooms. Terre haute, IN

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  “Using Y-DNA to Enhance Genealogical Research”

  by Tim Phipps
  

  Tuesday, November 5, 2013

  6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

  “The presentation will explore how Y-DNA testing can further enhance traditional methods of family research, complimenting the established guidelines for constructing a well documented family pedigree. A basic layman's introduction to the benefits and limitations of Y-DNA testing will be given along with a detailed case study demonstrating the usage of Y-DNA to overcome genealogical brick walls.”

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• WVGS Annual Meeting & Holiday Social - MEMBERS ONLY

  • When
    09 Dec 2013
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Vigo County Public Library - Lower Level, Terre Haute, IN - - MEMBERS ONLY - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

  WVGS Annual Meeting

  and Holiday Social

  Monday, December 9, 2013

  VCPL Rooms A, B & C

  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

  
  

  MEMBERS ONLY

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