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Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILJoin our class on how to use social media to further your genealogical research and make connections with other researchers!
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILJoin our discussion on social media and genealogical research, and anything else related to your family tree!
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILJoin our class on the ins and outs of ancestry.com, and learn all about their databases of records, maps, and histories! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to […]
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILKurt Smith, the official Thomas Jefferson of Colonial Williamsburg, will visit the Genealogy & Local History Library to present a lecture in character as Jefferson. This event is part of the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site's 2023 Departure Celebration. Please visit the Lewis & Clark Historic Site for more information about other 2023 Departure […]
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILJoin us for a discussion of the databases of ancestry.com, and anything else related to your family tree! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories, photos, […]
Film Flashback Fridays- American Graffiti
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILWhat were we watching fifty years ago at the Starlight Drive-In, Grand Theater, and Alton Ciné? A new film series at the Genealogy & Local History Library will answer this question as we come together to watch some of the best movies of 1973. A short introduction will precede each film. This month's film will […]
100 Things to Do in Illinois Before you Die: Presented by Melanie Holmes
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILMelanie Holmes will discuss the brand-new book, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die, hot off the press from Reedy Publishing's line of citywide/statewide bucket list books. Think you've seen all of the best parts of Illinois? What about the white bison? Have you ever slept in a caboose or a treehouse? How about […]
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILJoin our class on the ins and outs of all the materials available through Family Search! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories, photos, and projects. […]
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, ILJoin our discussion of FamilySearch.org, and anything else related to family history! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories, photos, and projects. We just relax and listen […]