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The Connecticut Historical Society is Digitizing Historical Film Footage on the Brink of Being Lost to History

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser was posted March 21, 2019 at connecticutmag.com: Tasha Caswell was walking between the shelves containing the film collection of the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford three years ago when she got a strong whiff of vinegar. Caswell, Continue reading The Connecticut Historical Society is Digitizing Historical Film Footage on the Brink of Being Lost to History→

George Abel Named Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following except is from the October 15, 2018 edition of the Observer Dispatch: Utica resident George Abel has been selected as the Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year for 2018. Born in Utica and raised in Colemans Continue reading George Abel Named Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year→

Shelby County (Missouri) Historical Society to Showcase New Research Library

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Leland Meitzler — 1 Comment ↓

The following excerpt, from an article by Edward Husar for the Herald-Whig, was posted July 18, 2018 at the whig.com website. SHELBINA, Mo. – The Shelby County Historical Society will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Continue reading Shelby County (Missouri) Historical Society to Showcase New Research Library→

Washington County (Maryland) Historical Society Opens New Genealogy Center

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser is from heraldmailmedia.com: Washington County [Maryland] Historical Society Board President Evelyn Williams, a native Floridian, said the past few days — with Hurricane Matthew pounding the state’s eastern coast — weighed heavy on her mind. … Joined Continue reading Washington County (Maryland) Historical Society Opens New Genealogy Center→

Juneau County (Wisconsin) Historical Society Receives Grant

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser is from an article posted August 5, 2016 at the wiscnews.com website. The Juneau County Historical Society will soon have a better way to archive its valuable artifacts. Located at the Boorman House in Mauston, the county Continue reading Juneau County (Wisconsin) Historical Society Receives Grant→

Old Canada Road Historical Society Launches Online Database

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser is from www.centralmaine.com: BINGHAM — The Old Canada Road Historical Society recently announced the launch of its online collections database, a new resource for those interested in the history of the Upper Kennebec Valley… The society covers Continue reading Old Canada Road Historical Society Launches Online Database→

The German Society of Pennsylvania Celebrates 250 Years

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser is from an article written by Franziska Holzschuh, and posted in the October 14, 2014 edition of philly.com: The Uleckinger family’s journey from Germany to Philadelphia ended in catastrophe. Father Jacob and three of his children died Continue reading The German Society of Pennsylvania Celebrates 250 Years→

The Ohio Historical Society to Change Its Name

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

According to an AP article in the April 21, 2014 edition of ksl.com, The Ohio Historical Society will become the Ohio History Connection. It seems that many Ohioans saw the society as “inaccessible and antiquated,” Read the article to learn Continue reading The Ohio Historical Society to Change Its Name→

Prince George (VA) Regional Heritage Center Transforming Old Clerk’s Office Into Genealogical Research Facility

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following excerpt is from an article by Vanessa Remmers posted in the MArch 3, 2014 edition of progress-index.com. PRINCE GEORGE – Virginia – A building that held Prince George County records in the late 1800s will soon become the Continue reading Prince George (VA) Regional Heritage Center Transforming Old Clerk’s Office Into Genealogical Research Facility→

Find Your Kentucky Roots at KHS’s New Online Genealogy Magazine

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release is from the Kentucky Historical Society website: Monday, February 24, 2014: Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) today announced the launch of its new online family history magazine, Kentucky Ancestors Online (KAO). This free electronic magazine, or e-zine, Continue reading Find Your Kentucky Roots at KHS’s New Online Genealogy Magazine→

Lake Placid-North Elba (New York) Historical Society Opens New Office

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following excerpt is from the January 22, 2013 edition of the Lake Placid News. LAKE PLACID [New York] – The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society recently opened a new office at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts Annex Continue reading Lake Placid-North Elba (New York) Historical Society Opens New Office→

Kansas Historical Society Announces New Operation Hours at the State Archives

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following excerpt is from the October 15, 2013 edition of WIBW.com: TOPEKA — The Kansas Historical Society announced new operation hours at the State Archives. Beginning November 1 and continuing through February 28, the facility will be open 9 Continue reading Kansas Historical Society Announces New Operation Hours at the State Archives→

Iowa GAR Book – Personal War Sketches of the Members of Rob’t F. Lowe Post No. 167 – Available Online

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Bill Dollarhide — No Comments ↓

GAR Records are some of the most valuable records that descendants of Union Civil War veterans can use. However, they are often difficult to come by. Now, the White River Valley Historical Society has posted an extremely valuable GAR (Grand Continue reading Iowa GAR Book – Personal War Sketches of the Members of Rob’t F. Lowe Post No. 167 – Available Online→

Kentucky Historical Society Announces Partnership with the Smithsonian Institution

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser is from the July 1, 2013 edition of bizjournals.com: The Kentucky Historical Society has struck a new partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. … An affiliation with the Smithsonian will provide KHS with such opportunities as access to Continue reading Kentucky Historical Society Announces Partnership with the Smithsonian Institution→

Kearney, Nebraska’s Trails & Rails Museum to Build a Family History Center

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The Trails & Rails Museum in Kearney, Nebraska has announced plans to build a $3.1 million family history center meant to house artifacts, offices, space for traveling exhibits, a conference room and a gift shop on adjacent land. The museum Continue reading Kearney, Nebraska’s Trails & Rails Museum to Build a Family History Center→