Sat., Sept. 10: “Back to School: Making the Most of School Records” with Tina Beaird Join Tina Beaird to hear the many ways you can access cool details about your ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, school schedules, teacher’s … Continued
Once a month from May through August, we’re opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let’s get to know each other, have your “how-to” questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
Sat., Aug. 13: “Pullman: The Man, the Company, the Historic Park” with Dr. Kenneth Schoon, who discusses his book of the same name. George Pullman’s legacy lies in the town that bears his name. As one of the first thoroughly … Continued
Sat., July 9: Field Trip. Members will travel to the Park Forest House and the Monee Creamery. Our first stop will be the Park Forest House Museum, located at 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, Illinois, and inside St. Mary’s Catholic … Continued
Once a month from May through August, we’re opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let’s get to know each other, have your “how-to” questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
Sat., June 11, 2022: Meeting/Program, “Power Tools For Genetic Genealogy at My Heritage” with Michelle Bray Wilson. Michelle Bray Wilson has been active in the genealogy community for more than a dozen years. She speaks throughout the Midwest, most frequently … Continued
Once a month from May through August, we’re opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let’s get to know each other, have your “how-to” questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
Sat., May 14: SSGHS Birthday/ Show & Tell Help SSGHS celebrate its 54th birthday by showing off your genealogy finds, photos, stories, and breakthroughs. SSGHS elected officers and directors will be inducted, and those present in person will enjoy a … Continued
SSGHS members are invited to join Carole Magnuson at this special interest group, where you’ll learn various ways to tell your family’s story. Questions? Contact Carole at cmkinhunter@gmail.com. The library is closed to researchers.
Sat., April 9: “The Monee Creamery” presented by the Monee Historical Society. In 2011, the Monee Creamery building was exactly two weeks away from the wrecking ball. An important piece of the history of Monee, as well as all of … Continued